Frankenstein Castle – Frankenstein Castle loop from Darmstadt-Eberstadt

Germany

Hesse

Frankenstein Castle – Frankenstein Castle loop from Darmstadt-Eberstadt

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Frankenstein Castle – Frankenstein Castle loop from Darmstadt-Eberstadt

01:50

27.4km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25 m for 2 m

After 27.4 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.23 km

Forest cycle path parallel to B3 (Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald)

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Nice bike path parallel to Karlsruher Straße and in really good condition. Before joining the B3 in Eberstadt, use the footpath and cycle path a little to the right, then follow the cycle path signs (right/left).

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11.5 km

Waltersteich

Lake

12.5 km

Forest Trail

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Lots of nice trails in this corner

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13.3 km

View of Eberstadt

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13.4 km

View of the Rhine-Main Area from Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Another great view. There are probably hundreds in the Odenwald

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14.9 km

Kühler Grund Beer Garden on the Modauweg

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Here you have the opportunity to take a nice break.

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17.8 km

Start of Gentle Trail

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This is where the part of the trail that you can drive in a relaxed manner begins.

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19.8 km

Frankenstein Castle

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War memorial with gymnastics cross, built by gymnasts of the Frankenstein mountain gymnastics festival near Frankenstein Castle.

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20.1 km

Frankenstein Castle

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The residence of the Frankenstein noble family has a history of more than 900 years. Until the late 16th century, the Frankensteins were a respected and wealthy princely family, as …

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

3.07 km

1.33 km

1.05 km

672 m

317 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

9.41 km

4.30 km

1.12 km

1.03 km

532 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2022,FeierabendGravel Franky 🏰☀️😎

Franky Gravel round
Currently!! The construction work for Halloween is currently underway, so the castle is closed.
Kiosk and restaurant are still open 🍻😎

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