The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Hesse
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Hesse and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
A worthwhile mountain stage, as the climbs to the top are not too steep. The view is great. You meet many like-minded cyclists.
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The Juhöhe on not quite 400 meters altitude is a small town in the Odenwald and a good opportunity for a break on your bike tour. There is not only …
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There is currently only one place to stop for refreshments here - the Sandplacken restaurant. The “Tannenheim” opposite has been closed for about a year.
The Romanian-influenced cuisine of the Sandplacken restaurant is not for everyone... 😉
The Romanian-influenced cuisine of the Sandplacken restaurant is not for everyone... 😉
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Coming from Ober-Beerbach you reach the Col de Ober-Beerbach. It marks with 383 m the highest point on the L3038. The marathon route 30H of the Griesheim Marathon R (h) flat leads over the Col de Ober-Beerbach.
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The Kreidacher Höhe lies above Wald-Michelbach at the intersection of L3120 and L535 at an altitude of around 430 m, which is also revealed by a passport sign that is …
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The Iron Hand is a mountain pass on the main Taunus ridge.
The forest restaurant "Waldgeist zur Eisern Hand" is located at a former and now closed train station.
An …
The forest restaurant "Waldgeist zur Eisern Hand" is located at a former and now closed train station.
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Kittelhütte "not only describes the refuge, but is also a pass in the Taunus that connects the Wilstal with the Emstal. The pass lies at an altitude of 578 m. …
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Three kilometers long and an average gradient of 10%, with peaks of 14%. The pass feels like a really big one thanks to the small ramps and switchbacks. :) Highly recommended.
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Neutscher Signpost (359 m) - Neutscher Höhe 🚴♂️
The Neutscher Höhe is a mountain pass in the Odenwald Forest and has a pass elevation of approximately 359 m. A popular …
The Neutscher Höhe is a mountain pass in the Odenwald Forest and has a pass elevation of approximately 359 m. A popular …
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At the inn you can borrow the key to visit the tower 😉
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