Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland
21.7miLength
1,594ftElevation gain
Loop
Popular bike tour in the Hessian Spessart Nature Park, Hesse.
Apple wine is regarded as the traditional drink par excellence in Hesse. The Hessian apple wine and orchard route traces the popular drink from the apple blossom to the finished apple wine. The tour leads along many orchards, where you can learn interesting things about the orchard habitat and the products made from it.
Highlights of the tour:
- orchards
- Gelnhausen
- Meerholz
- Niedergruendau
- Roth
- beautiful views
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Top sights
Kaiserpfalz Gelnhausen
Castle
Herzberg
Peak
Krötenweiher
Pond
An der Zehntscheune
Caravan site
Geburtshaus von Hans Jacob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen
Attraction
Zehntscheune
Building
Geisberg
Peak
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What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Get to know this 21.7-mile loop trail near Gelnhausen, Hesse. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for road biking and bike touring, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland?
Expected weather for Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 26 - 78 degrees/clear
- Sun, September 27 - 80 degrees/clear
- Mon, September 28 - 80 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 29 - 79 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 30 - 70 degrees/showers
Where is Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland located?
Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland is a trail located in Hessian Spessart Nature Park.
Are dogs allowed on Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland?
Dogs may be allowed on Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Is road biking allowed at Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland?
Road biking is allowed on Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland in Hessian Spessart Nature Park.
Is Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland is partially paved.
Are there forests at Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland?
Yes, Hessian cider and orchard route: Gelnhausen - Meerholzer Huegelland is a forest trail in Hessian Spessart Nature Park.
Last updated on September 26, 2026 at 3:58 am GMT+0