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Parking: Hirschköpfe parking lot, Darmstadt



The path loops through Oberfeld to the Hofgut (where you'll find cake). Continue to Rosenhöhe. It's beautiful here in every season; today, snowdrops and crocuses delighted me as harbingers of spring. Both on Oberfeld and Rosenhöhe, I caught glimpses of the Wedding

Rain gear weather = local hike.



Valentine's Day blessed us with rain showers and gusts of wind, sometimes simultaneously.



We took the Semder Pfad trail through Klein-Zimmern to Groß-Zimmern. A short break at the Marktcafe with coffee and cake. We continued through Groß-Zimmern to the bike path leading

Team Kreuzlahm and Kniemotzig wanted to do a flatland hike today and had never hiked in Arheilgen before. We were pleasantly surprised by the many footpaths and trails that made us forget we were in an urban area.



Parking: Arheilgen Cemetery



Weather: We started in thick fog, but later the sun brought a

Today, an errand trip to Dieburg.



Across the fields to the Semder Lakes. Here, beavers have created three ponds on either side of the B45 highway. During rain and snowmelt, there are also flood pools. Much to the delight of the Semder swans, which we encountered enjoying their pond breakfast. Onward through

Today I was overcome by a sudden urge to move around while at the office. So the bus left without me, and I took the path across the fields in the snowstorm. It was lovely.

Parking: e.g., Wörth train station.



Down through the half-timbered lanes to the Main River. The air is slightly frosty, and the sun struggles to break through the haze. Along the Main to Klingenberg. The waves lap gently, and ducks, geese, herons, and cormorants frolic on the water. Cross the Main at

We hadn't been to Roßdorf in a long time, so no route planning was necessary (it all unfolded as we walked).



Parking: Roßdorf swimming pool parking lot. Take the Traiser Weg up the hill into the forest, past the Ludwigseiche hunting lodge to the Odenwaldblick viewpoint. Follow the old Ober Ramstädter

Storm Elli was merciful and brought us continuous rain and above-freezing temperatures on Friday. Saturday, however, offered everything from rain to snow.



We started in a light drizzle. From Semd, we took the bike path to Richen, escaping the rain. We continued along the Richer Bach stream to Groß-Umstadt

Parking: Parking strip on Bahnhofstrasse in Groß-Bieberau.



First, stock up on provisions at the Volz farm shop and Schellhaas bakery. Then head over the Riedberg hill to Rodau. After the first climb, you'll have a beautiful view of Lichtenberg Castle. From Rodau, climb the hill to the Riedbusch parking

The abundant snowfall overnight, unusual for Semder, enriched the errand with slippery paths and beautiful scenery.