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The Kinzig is a river approximately 86 kilometers long. It rises in Sterbfritz, flows southwest through the Main-Kinzig district of Hesse, and flows into the Main from the right in Hanau. The Kinzig is a second-order river in low mountain ranges. It overcomes an elevation of 301 meters and has a bed gradient of 3.5 per thousand. The Kinzig's catchment area covers 1,058 square kilometers, and the calculated mean discharge (MQ) at the mouth of the Kinzig is 10.97 cubic meters per second. The Kinzig was first documented in 796 as "iuxta fluvium Kincihen." In 815, the name was written as "Chinzicha," around 900 as "Kincicha"/"Kinzicham," in 1364 as "Kinzige," in 1584 as "Kintzig," in 1607 as "Bintz," in 1681 as "Kintz," in 1716 as "Kins," in 1769 as "Kinzing," and in 1802 as "Kinzig." In the river's headwaters, there was the now-defunct village of Kinzig, mentioned in 815 as "Chirizichheimero." The village and river were often confused by monastery scribes at that time with "Chizzicha" (now Bad Kissingen), both of which were described as being located in the Saalegau. The name presumably derives from the ancient Celtic *ku̯anti̯o- meaning "flat hill, valley." The name was therefore derived from the mountainous region from which the Kinzig flows. Source: Wikipedia

It is a great place to cycle all year round.

Beautiful to look at… even if it was created by human hands

The Kinzig is also used by the brave (not just children) to cool down. Very romantic.

The circular path around the Kinzig reservoir is already great, and now even more interesting for kids with the lovely play and learning opportunities. If you want to experience the sunset there, you should take a short walk to a bench on the lake shore. However, the path is (unfortunately still) a dead end, and you have to go back the same way. Coming from the horse stables, cross the Kinzig and then down at the bank, don't turn right up to the sewage treatment plant, but just keep going straight. About 300 meters further on, there is a solitary bench where you can rest and watch the sunset. If possible, have fun. Norbert B. PS: The small bench is unfortunately gone now, what a shame. N.B.

The Kinzigtalsperre, built between 1976 and 1979, dams the Hessian Kinzig between Bad Soden-Salmünster and Steinau near Ahl. It is used for flood protection, low water elevation and power generation. The catchment area of the dam covers 231 square kilometers. (Source: Wikipedia)

Very beautiful and well-kept spa park, in which you can stay and stroll very well. See and be seen is the motto here.

When the Kinzig floods, especially in winter, the R3 can sometimes be impassable due to flooding.