Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Hochtaunuskreis
Oberursel
Trail Over the Remains of the Ancient Defensive Ditch
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Hochtaunuskreis
Oberursel
Trail Over the Remains of the Ancient Defensive Ditch
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 16 out of 17 cyclists
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Oberurseler Stadtwald und Stierstädter Heide
Location: Oberursel, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
These waterless ditches, created by the Celts as escape routes, branch out and run double or triple, with larger or smaller gaps, into the forest. Some of them are still very steep, 1-2 meters deep or more.
Sometimes you notice a bulge of earth against the path to protect it even more.
September 11, 2021
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