A particularly attractive destination for hikers, mountain bikers, hang-gliders, and paragliders. It was blown up by the German Wehrmacht in 1945, and a new 22-meter-high tower was built in 1966.

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The small kiosk is highly recommended. Homemade cakes and friendly staff.
Please note the opening hours.

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1. Ohly Tower on Felsberg – Alsbach Castle loop from Darmstadt-Eberstadt

64.2km

06:33

1,870m

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2. Alsbach Castle – Auerbach Castle loop from Bensheim-Auerbach

22.4km

02:20

690m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. View of the Rhine Plain – View of Melibokus loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

35.8km

03:48

1,180m

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Elevation 500 m

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Monday 26 January

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73 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Bensheim, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Ohly Tower on Felsberg – Alsbach Castle loop from Darmstadt-Eberstadt

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