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Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Brachttal

Reichenbach Ponds and Stream on the Old Railway Line (Hellstein–Birstein)

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Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Brachttal

Reichenbach Ponds and Stream on the Old Railway Line (Hellstein–Birstein)

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Location: Brachttal, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Best Mountain Bike Rides to Reichenbach Ponds and Stream on the Old Railway Line (Hellstein–Birstein)

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1. Sangmühle – Wooden Minion Sculpture loop from Weilers

58.5km

03:38

610m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kinzigauen near Bad Soden – Heublos Bridge loop from Birstein

33.7km

01:54

190m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Imperial Palace Gelnhausen – Kinzigaue near Wächtersbach loop from Gelnhausen

52.5km

02:54

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sahhak

December 27, 2018

This section essentially follows the old, dismantled railway line of the Vogelsberger Südbahn. It runs parallel between Vogelsberger Südbahnradweg and the Reichenbach. It is a partially paved path. The section towards Birstein after the two ponds is less paved and partly muddy in wet weather. There is also a lot of knots around, which makes it slippery in wet weather. A mountain bike certainly feels more comfortable on this route than on the asphalt Südbahnradweg and on top of that you have the stream in the immediate vicinity, which brings some nice places to linger.

UPDATE 03/22/2020 .: This path has now been completely graveled and paved. Although it loses a bit of flair as a result, it is definitely an alternative to the actual southern railway cycle path. In addition, there is a more continuous, easier climb on this route than on the Southern Railway Cycle Path. Definitely worth a look.

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Distance 2.55 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 60 m

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Location: Brachttal, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

Reichenbach Ponds and Stream on the Old Railway Line (Hellstein–Birstein)

1. Sangmühle – Wooden Minion Sculpture loop from Weilers

2. Kinzigauen near Bad Soden – Heublos Bridge loop from Birstein

3. Imperial Palace Gelnhausen – Kinzigaue near Wächtersbach loop from Gelnhausen

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