Darmstadt District
HochtaunuskreisUsingenFountain on Usingen Town Square
Darmstadt District
HochtaunuskreisUsingenFountain on Usingen Town Square
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Fountain on Usingen Town Square
Road cycling
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Hiking
5.0
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Gravel riding
5.0
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Cycling
5.0
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Tips
December 24, 2020
Road cycling
If you are already there, then the Eschbacher Klippen are worth a detour.
RR riders: At the end of the residential area = good asphalt, there are still about 30 meters of dirt road and forest.
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May 25, 2026
Cycling
Neustadt-Zentrum: The fountain is located on the market square, which formed the center of the Neustadt laid out by Prince Walrad. This district was planned with right-angled streets after the great city fire to offer a new home to religious refugees.
Construction and design: The present-day fountain was rebuilt in the 19th century on the site of an older market fountain with a horse trough. It features classicist decoration and resembles the fountain on the Schlossplatz in appearance.
Symbolism: Today, the fountain on the market square symbolizes Usingen's connection with its French partner municipality Chassieu.
May 25, 2026
Hiking
Counts and Princes: The Counts of Nassau definitively acquired the Usinger Land in 1405. From 1659 to 1744, the Counts and later Princes of Nassau-Usingen resided here.
Prince Walrad: He was a central figure in the city's history, ruled for 43 years, and was a respected commander as a Field Marshal.
Cityscape: The market square was originally inhabited by French refugees and local members of the Reformed faith. The Protestant Laurentiuskirche is also located nearby.
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Elevation 350 m
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Location: Usingen, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany