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Gießen District

Vogelsbergkreis
Grebenhain

Black River

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Hesse

Gießen District

Vogelsbergkreis
Grebenhain

Black River

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Black River

Recommended by 75 mountain bikers out of 79

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    Location: Grebenhain, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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    1. View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Bleichenbach

    120km

    07:34

    1,390m

    1,390m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    2. View of Eisenbach Castle – Lauterbach Old Town loop from Oberbimbach

    83.8km

    05:20

    910m

    910m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    3. HirschTrail (Vogelsberg Arena) – Hirschtrail – Best Sections loop from Grebenhain

    29.3km

    02:11

    390m

    390m

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

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    June 13, 2022

    Definitely take it with you, nice section.

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      September 23, 2024

      What only very few people know: The name "Black River" for this stream comes from the numerous charcoal kilns, smelting works and forges here in the Oberwald!
      Source: geopark-vogelsberg.de/wussten-sie/koehlerplaetze.html

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        May 12, 2025

        On one of my tours, my path took me past here several times. Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo. 🚴‍♂️

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          August 15, 2025

          Beautiful river in the forest

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            Location: Grebenhain, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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