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Kranichstein Hunting Lodge – Prinz von Hessen Quarry loop from Darmstadt Nord

Kranichstein Hunting Lodge – Prinz von Hessen Quarry loop from Darmstadt Nord

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4.4

(12)

58

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Kranichstein Hunting Lodge – Prinz von Hessen Quarry loop from Darmstadt Nord

01:01

18.5km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 59 m for 14 m

After 18.4 km for 14 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.56 km

Hartig Monument

Highlight • Monument

Nice monument for the former forest ranger in the middle of the forest.

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2

3.58 km

Obelisk in the Kranichstein Forest

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Which area already has an obelisk in the forest ?!
Information on this and the information boards.

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3

5.34 km

Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

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Landgrave Georg I had this hunting lodge built in Baroque style near Kranichstein in the north of Darmstadt in 1578. Star-shaped aisles were cut in the surrounding forest to make …

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4

9.16 km

Prinz von Hessen Quarry

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Idyllic lake in the forest, originated in the early 20th century by lignite mining. In the summer quite lively on weekends. Out of season and in bad weather but pleasingly little visited.

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5

9.44 km

Prinz von Hessen Quarry Lake

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For bathing and lounging. Nice forest for cycling

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6

13.3 km

View of Oberfeld

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Here you can soak up the country air again and enjoy the view before throwing yourself into the hustle and bustle of Darmstadt. The Rosen- and Mathildenhöhe are not far away and neither is the Hundertwasserhaus.

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7

15.5 km

Lion Gate, Rosenhöhe

Highlight • Monument

The Löwentor is the entrance to the Rosenhöhe. A visit to the Mathildenhöhe can be easily combined with the Rosenhöhe.

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8

17.3 km

Waldspirale Hundertwasser House

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Wonderful architecture !! A successful change from the dreary city buildings.

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B

18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

3.81 km

1.78 km

676 m

313 m

134 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

6.12 km

1.80 km

1.54 km

143 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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13°C

11 %

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