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Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Steinau an der Straße

Kinzig Reservoir

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Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Steinau an der Straße

Kinzig Reservoir

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Kinzig Reservoir

Recommended by 360 cyclists out of 387

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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    Location: Steinau an der Straße, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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    1. View of Kinzig Reservoir – Swing by the Kinzig River loop from Bad Soden

    19.7km

    01:10

    100m

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Auen Valley Near Bad Orb – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Steinau (Straße)

    38.9km

    02:30

    300m

    300m

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

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    3. Kinzig Reservoir – Swing by the Kinzig River loop from Bruchköbel

    104km

    06:02

    340m

    340m

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

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    September 14, 2020

    The Kinzig reservoir dams the Kinzig between Bad Soden-Salmünster and Steinau. It is used for flood protection and power generation.

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      September 10, 2021

      Very nicely laid out all around with new playgrounds and seating

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        May 19, 2021

        Always worth a visit.

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          January 17, 2022

          Learning and adventure trail “Ardeas Lake World”
          Topic area: Development of the Kinzig reservoir
          Info: bit.ly/3vGCj6s

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            August 17, 2022

            At the moment probably drained under renovation

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              June 11, 2023

              Nice to see even without water

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                June 19, 2023

                Newly built all around. Unfortunately no water inside yet.

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                  September 9, 2025

                  A 6.5 km loop around the reservoir is available for hikers and cyclists. There are information boards, rest areas, and games for young hikers.

                  Water sports by rowboat or pedal boat are available from the boathouse. Several birdwatching stations are also available.

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                    October 30, 2025

                    The dam was built between 1976 and 1979 to protect against flooding.

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                      Location: Steinau an der Straße, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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