Best hard trails in Groß-Umstadt

Popular mountain bike tour in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This varied mountain bike tour begins near the Groß-Umstadt market square. From here, there is MTB fun and a few meters of altitude to overcome. The first serious climb starts in the Klein-Umstadt vineyards (good fitness is required). Once on the saddle, the route follows the signs through the vineyards towards Ziegelwald and into the Raibacher Valley. The path then flattens towards the Rödelshäuschen – time to...

A varied panorama tour in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The route starts at Darmstadt Castle on the northern edge of the old town. Across the city, past historical buildings, you hike south towards the Steinerwald. A somewhat steeper ascent to two vineyards awaits here, from where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Otzberg and the surrounding area. You continue on well-developed trails and narrow paths through the wonderful landscape of the Odenwald. Highlights of...