This hiking highlight (section) also points to a tour through the fortress moat. One round is recommended. In addition to some benches, the well-preserved ramparts are visible. Only the foundations of the towers are visible, as they were blown up by the French in 1689. In winter and when it is wet, the moat can be uncomfortably cold and damp compared to the surrounding area.

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The origin of the fortress Rüsselsheim goes back to 1399, in its current form it was completed in 1546/47. Today it houses the city and industrial museum Rüsselsheim and also …

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1. Main Meadow, Rüsselsheim – Rüsselsheim Fortress loop from Rüsselsheim

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 738 m

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Downhill 20 m

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Location: Rüsselsheim am Main, Kreis Groß-Gerau, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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