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Germany
Hesse
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Bad Soden-Salmünster

Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Bad Soden-Salmünster

Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

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4.6

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Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

03:39

47.3km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 49 m

After 19.1 km for 21 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.77 km

Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Kinzig Valley between Gelnhausen and Schlüchtern is, apart from a few short sections, a natural cycle route. I always enjoy cycling it.

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2

4.21 km

Kinzig Reservoir

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The dam is 14 m high and has a crest length of 550 m. It is an earth dam with an asphalt concrete outer seal. The highest measured water depth …

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19.9 km

Seewiesenweiher bei Steinau an der Straße

Nature Reserve

27.4 km

Strutwiesen bei Steinau

Nature Reserve

5

28.9 km

There is even a playground in the beautiful castle in the moat.

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6

28.9 km

Here you can always take a short break and feast on an ice cream.

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7

29.0 km

Brothers Grimm House, Steinau

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The famous Brothers Grimm lived here. It's nice to stretch your feet in the garden and learn some culture and history in the museum whose costs are affordable.

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8

40.3 km

Stop by the Kinzig River

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Cozy swing with a beautiful view

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9

42.4 km

Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Kinzig reservoir dams the Kinzig between Bad Soden-Salmünster and Steinau. It is used for flood protection and power generation.

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10

42.6 km

There is a good cycle path here. I personally prefer the southern cycle path along the reservoir.

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

8.78 km

3.71 km

3.15 km

617 m

157 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

11.2 km

10.3 km

5.23 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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