Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhenish Hesse
Alzey-Worms
Alzey

Rossmarkt Fountain (1985) – Alzey/Worms 🚴‍♂️

Discover
Places to see
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhenish Hesse
Alzey-Worms
Alzey

Rossmarkt Fountain (1985) – Alzey/Worms 🚴‍♂️

Highlight • Monument

Rossmarkt Fountain (1985) – Alzey/Worms 🚴‍♂️

Recommended by 46 road cyclists out of 48

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Alzey, Alzey-Worms, Rhenish Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See rides here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Road Cycling Rides to Rossmarkt Fountain (1985) – Alzey/Worms 🚴‍♂️

    5.0

    (6)

    109

    riders

    1. Beaver Habitat on the Selz – Land Consolidation Tower Albig loop from Alzey West

    23.3km

    01:02

    110m

    110m

    Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Easy

    5.0

    (6)

    100

    riders

    2. Beaver Habitat on the Selz – Gelateria Caffetteria Icaro loop from Bechtolsheim

    24.5km

    01:31

    100m

    100m

    Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    4.3

    (3)

    58

    riders

    3. At the Foot of Petersberg – Bechtolsheim Back Road loop from Nieder-Olm

    59.5km

    02:42

    330m

    330m

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    Tips

    October 2, 2019

    Roßmarkt Fountain (1985) – Alzey/Worms ‍🚴‍♂️
    In 1985, the Neustadt artist created the Rossmarkt Fountain. The horse and fountain represent a memorial to a famous son of Alzey: the legendary minstrel and knight Volker von Alzey from the Nibelungenlied. The epic describes the noble Volker as a "man of fighting prowess" who allegedly carried the banner of the Burgundian king in the campaign against Saxony. This proves that, despite being of lower nobility, he held high military rank. Fighting against the Huns, the Nibelung hero met his death in the Battle of Etzelburg near Gran. In addition to Volker von Alzey's powerful horse (a status symbol of knights), the design of the fountain bowl is also inspired by the Nibelungen saga. According to legend, Hagen von Tronje, tutor to the Burgundian king, sank the Nibelung treasure in the Rhine. Even though the historical figure of Volker von Alzey is difficult to grasp and much of the tradition is based on the Nibelungenlied, it is hard to deny that the person and the myth are still present in Alzey today. A glance at the city's coat of arms shows a minstrel's fiddle beneath the Palatine lion. The Alzey-Worms district also features the instrument in its coat of arms. 🚴‍♂️

    regionalgeschichte.net/rheinhessen/alzey/kulturdenkmaeler/rossmarkt-mit-brunnen.html

    Translated by Google •

      October 29, 2024

      The atmosphere at the Roßmarkt fountain in Alzey is wonderfully relaxed. I bought an ice cream for my niece Hellena, and her happy laughter mixes with the rippling water of the fountain. As she plays with her little brother Konstantin and happily romps around the fountain, the tranquility of the square fills the air.

      It is a beautiful sight to see the two children full of joy for life, while I pause for a moment to soak up the idyll. The fountain, surrounded by the historic buildings, seems to be the perfect place to enjoy time and appreciate life's little moments of happiness. A simple but precious experience!

      Translated by Google •

        June 1, 2025

        Characteristic square in the middle of Alzey.

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 230 m

          Weather

          Powered by Foreca

          Tuesday 16 December

          6°C

          -2°C

          0 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          See rides here

          Take Me There

          Loading

          Location: Alzey, Alzey-Worms, Rhenish Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Rossmarktbrunnen (Horse Fountain) Alzey

          View of Alzey and Ensheim Countryside

          Rheinhessengucker Sculpture

          Vineyard Tower Near Ensheim

          Tor zur Welt Mural, Alzey

          Rheinhessen Stele by Florian Geyer

          Albisheim Cycle Path

          Haus zum Elefanten (Oldest House in Alzey)

          Biegler & Brand Wingertshäuschen

          Hexenbleiche and Metzgerturm (Hexenturm) Sculptures, Alzey

          Rossmarkt Alzey

          St. Nicholas Church Alzey

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          B2B
          PartnersConnectEmbed routes
          Company
          PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
          Community
          Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy
          Terms of Service
          Community guidelines
          Vulnerability disclosure program
          Imprint
          Information for law enforcement