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, an organically managed model farm with a farm store and café. Skylarks and kestrels can be...

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 - Moldau - Prinzenberg

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

Varied long-distance hikes 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

Diverse racing bike loop in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. At 160 km, this racing bike loop requires a good level of fitness. However, the route can also be shortened - there are quite a few train stations along the way. There are restaurants. Highlights of the route: - Marbach reservoir - Michelstadt - Bike path along the Mümling - Bad Koenig with spa gardens