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Prinz-Emil-Schlösschen – St. Ludwig Church, Darmstadt loop from Darmstadt Süd

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Hesse

Prinz-Emil-Schlösschen – St. Ludwig Church, Darmstadt loop from Darmstadt Süd

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Prinz-Emil-Schlösschen – St. Ludwig Church, Darmstadt loop from Darmstadt Süd

01:39

6.38km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Prinz-Emil-Schlösschen

Highlight • Castle

The Prinz Emil Schlösschen was built between 1775 and 1778 by order of the first owner Friedrich Karl von Moser and has classicist features. It was destroyed in the Second World War in 1944 and renovated again in 1948-1951.

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2.57 km

Grande Disco sculpture at Georg-Büchner-Platz

Highlight • Monument

Big square in front of the Darmstadt State Theater.
I particularly like the sculpture “Grande Disco” 👍
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georg-B%C3%BCchner-Platz?oldformat=true

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2.65 km

Staatstheater Darmstadt

Highlight • Monument

When it opened in 1972, the Darmstadt State Theater was the most expensive theater building in post-war German history! This purist building is highly recommended, especially for architecture enthusiasts. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staatstheater_Darmstadt?oldformat=true

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2.74 km

Alice Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

At the end of Wilhelminenstrasse, you'll find the Alice Obelisk, which stands in front of the portico of St. Ludwig's Church. Unsurprisingly, in Darmstadt, it's richly decorated with Art Nouveau ornaments!

Further information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice-Denkmal?oldformat=true

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2.75 km

Wilhelminenplatz

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Wilhelminenplatz with a monument (obelisk, 1902) for Grand Duchess Alice, daughter of Queen Victoria and Grand Duke Ludwig IV of Hesse. The British princess married into the grand ducal court …

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3.07 km

Bismarck Fountain at Ludwigsplatz

Highlight • Monument

In the middle of the pedestrian zone in Darmstadt is Ludwigsplatz with the Bismarck fountain.

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3.77 km

Ernst Elias Niebergall Monument

Highlight • Monument

The bronze statue is dedicated to the famous writer Ernst Elias Niebergall. It is located in front of the impressive domed church of St. Ludwig. The inauguration of the sculpture …

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3.83 km

St. Ludwig Church, Darmstadt

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Ludwig Church was built between 1822 and 1827 according to plans by Georg Möller. It is popularly known as the Kääsglock. Should be seen.

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6.38 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

513 m

507 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

1.18 km

557 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Prinz-Emil-Schlösschen – St. Ludwig Church, Darmstadt loop from Darmstadt Süd

Prinz-Emil-Schlösschen

Grande Disco sculpture at Georg-Büchner-Platz

Staatstheater Darmstadt

Alice Obelisk

Wilhelminenplatz

Bismarck Fountain at Ludwigsplatz

Ernst Elias Niebergall Monument

St. Ludwig Church, Darmstadt

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