Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Steinau an der Straße
Original road surface of the Frankfurt–Leipzig trade route
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Steinau an der Straße
Original road surface of the Frankfurt–Leipzig trade route
Original road surface of the Frankfurt–Leipzig trade route
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 144 out of 149 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hessischer Spessart
Location: Steinau an der Straße, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to Original road surface of the Frankfurt–Leipzig trade route
- Easy
4.3
(3)
26
Steinau Castle on the Straße – Fairy Tale Fountain at the Kumpen loop from Steinau an der Straße00:47
2.97km
20m
Intermediate4.6
(56)
147
Steinau Castle – View of Steinau an der Straße loop from Steinau an der Straße02:58
10.7km
200m
Expert2
Kinzig Dam – Fairy Tale Fountain at the Kumpen loop from Steinau(Straße)05:06
18.2km
370m
Tips
Original pavement of the trade route Frankfurt - Leipzig, between Bad Soden Salmünster and Steinau an der Strasse, recovered in 2002, installed here in 2006.
translated by
•July 21, 2021
Originally, this old part of the road was hidden in the Kinzigtalsperre. Discovered by chance during construction work in 2002, dug up conspicuously and positioned in front of the museum.
translated by•July 6, 2023
It is very interesting and informative how the roads were built back then, great.
translated by•January 17, 2025
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Location: Steinau an der Straße, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to Original road surface of the Frankfurt–Leipzig trade route
- Easy
4.3
(3)
26
Steinau Castle on the Straße – Fairy Tale Fountain at the Kumpen loop from Steinau an der Straße00:47
2.97km
20m
Intermediate4.6
(56)
147
Steinau Castle – View of Steinau an der Straße loop from Steinau an der Straße02:58
10.7km
200m
Expert2
Kinzig Dam – Fairy Tale Fountain at the Kumpen loop from Steinau(Straße)05:06
18.2km
370m
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