The Eisenstraße runs from Kettenbach/Michelbacher Hütte (founded around 1650 as Eisenhammer; later Passavant-Werke) south to Taunusstein and is probably a late medieval road on the Eisen to Hahn, and on the route of today's B54 further over the Eiserne Hand Wiesbaden to bring to Schiersteiner Hafen.
Source: taunusreiter.de/Altstrassen_Taunus.html

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The Historic Iron Road is a fascinating relic from the days of early ironwork and a popular highlight for cyclists in the Taunus Mountains. It impressively combines history, nature, and athletic challenge.

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magnificent views on a well-developed route

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1. Historic Eisenstrasse – View of Ardeck Castle loop from Wingsbach

65.6km

04:36

630m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Historic Eisenstrasse – View Over Watzhahn loop from Michelbach

33.3km

02:54

490m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Historic Eisenstrasse – Orlen–Niederlibbach Cycle Path loop from Limbach

26.2km

02:11

430m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 4.74 km

Uphill 170 m

Downhill 50 m

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Sunday 25 January

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58 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Historic Eisenstrasse

1. Historic Eisenstrasse – View of Ardeck Castle loop from Wingsbach

2. Historic Eisenstrasse – View Over Watzhahn loop from Michelbach

3. Historic Eisenstrasse – Orlen–Niederlibbach Cycle Path loop from Limbach

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