Best partially-paved trails in Darmstadt

This route leads through Darmstadt's Oberfeld, one of the last large contiguous agricultural landscapes on the outskirts of the city, which serves as an important cold-air production area and local recreation area. The walk starts at the Löwentor. The route is largely flat along well-maintained field and farm tracks that run through the entire area. A particular highlight is the Oberfeld farm estate, a model organic farm with a farm shop and café. Skylarks and kestrels can be observed in the...

Panoramic hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful hike leads from Darmstadt to Eberstadt over several hills from which marvellous views can be enjoyed. Forest, fields and town alternate along the way. There is a refreshment stop at the start and finish of the hike. Highlights of the hike: - St Martin's Chapel on the Herrgottsberg - Ludwigshöhe with viewing tower - Goethe pond - Wilbrandshöhe - Vltava - Prinzenberg

Popular running event in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is the course of the Darmstadt Half Marathon. All the latest information about the event can be found on the organisers' website. Highlights of the route: - Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre - Scheftheim meadows near Darmstadt - Rosenhöhe Park - Bürgerpark North

Varied long-distance hike between Odenwald and Vosges, Germany/France. This beautiful long-distance hiking trail starts in Darmstadt and leads via Heidelberg and Karlsruhe to Alsace via Wissembourg, Saverne, Donon, Grand Ballon, to Masevaux in the Southern Vosges. In France, the long-distance trail is marked "GR 5" and "GR 53". There is a lot of variety in beautiful nature. Highlights: - Heidelberg - Karlsruhe - Alsace - Wissembourg - Southern Vosges

Varied road bike tour in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. At 160 kilometres, this road bike tour requires a good level of fitness. However, the route can also be shortened - there are several railway stations along the way. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the route: - Marbach reservoir - Michelstadt - Cycle path along the Mümling - Bad König with spa gardens