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Eiserne Hand

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Eiserne Hand

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UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

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    Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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    September 11, 2025

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    The Iron Hand is a prominent saddle point in the Rheingau region, located at an elevation of approximately 453 meters between the Rhine Valley and the Groloch Valley near Rüdesheim am Rhein. It is particularly popular with cyclists and hikers and lies in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
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    beautiful distinctive saddle point between the Rhine and Grolochtal at 453 m altitude
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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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

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