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Darmstadt District

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Groß-Umstadt

World's Longest Bench

Darmstadt District

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Groß-Umstadt

World's Longest Bench

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World's Longest Bench

Recommended by 55 hikers out of 59

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Location: Groß-Umstadt, Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Heinrich-Herrmann-Ruhe Shelter – World's Longest Wooden Bench (Semd) loop from Altheim

5.11km

01:18

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Jägerhaus Groß-Umstadt – World's Longest Wooden Bench (Semd) loop from Groß-Umstadt Mitte

11.1km

02:50

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Market Square Groß-Umstadt – Renaissance Town Hall Groß-Umstadt loop from Semd

11.1km

02:49

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Marco S.

September 4, 2017

the longest made of a trunk bank in the world.

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Stefan K.

January 1, 2017

The longest one-piece bank in the world

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Marianne M.

February 22, 2021

Between Semd and Altheim, near the B 45, there is the longest one-piece bench (31.33 m) in the world. It was built in June 2004 as part of a forest fair. On the following page there is an archive with photos that document the work:
die-semmer.de/fotoalbum/2004/Aktion_Benk

After the fair, the bank was supposed to be sold. However, relocating the bank would have caused some problems. It is possible that she would not have survived a transport unharmed. That would also involve some costs. Nevertheless, it was rumored among the citizens at the time that the bank would soon leave its location.

Oh no, the citizens of Semden didn't like that. About 50 people tried to kidnap the bank in time to get it to safety. Not easy! At least they managed to get the bank to the location they wanted. The mayor finally decided that there would be no more bank relocation. Phew, now it is there, the longest bench in the world, and we can marvel at it and sit at it on the edge of the forest in the meadow. ;-)

Source: die-semmer.de/dorf-info/laengste_bank/geschichte

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Location: Groß-Umstadt, Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Heinrich-Herrmann-Ruhe Shelter – World's Longest Wooden Bench (Semd) loop from Altheim

2. The Jägerhaus Groß-Umstadt – World's Longest Wooden Bench (Semd) loop from Groß-Umstadt Mitte

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