The best cycling routes around Biblis

The historical landmark commemorates the significant Hessian chief building director Claus Kröncke (1771–1843), who was largely responsible for the regulation of the Rhine and, together with Johann Gottfried Tulla, planned and implemented, among other things, the visionary "Rheindurchstich" (Rhine cut-through) near Stockstadt. This massive structural intervention significantly reduced regional flood risks and, at the same time, shaped the present-day, extensive nature reserve Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue. According to the engraved inscription, the community of Groß-Rohrheim thanked Kröncke above all for his political and economic commitment, more specifically for obtaining tax exemptions as well as regulations on the indivisibility of property and the abolition of tithes and sheep grazing rights. Today, the historical stone obelisk with its striking, austere ornamentation is a popular stop for cyclists and hikers, for example, along the newly inaugurated Claus-Kröncke circular hiking trail.

The Nibelungen Tower in Worms is a striking, 53-meter-high landmark of historicism and is considered the official "Gateway to the City". It was built between 1897 and 1900 according to plans by city architect Karl Hofmann in the Neo-Romanesque style – the so-called "Worms Style" – directly on the western bridgehead of the Nibelungen Bridge. Originally, the Rhine bridge had an identical partner tower on the Hessian side; however, this was dismantled after severe damage in World War II, making the Worms tower the last remaining original example of this monumental bridge architecture. Inside the tower, where the bridge keepers' rooms used to be, a leisure and meeting center now extends over several floors. The building is operated by the Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (VCP) Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar as a hostel and self-catering house for youth groups, clubs, and school classes. In addition to dormitories with a total of 47 beds, the historic walls offer meeting rooms, kitchens, and a large common room. A special highlight for the public are the regularly offered tower tours: after climbing around 500 steps, visitors reach a viewing platform that offers a panoramic view of the Rhine, the Rhenish-Hessian landscape, and the old town of Worms with its cathedral.

The Rhine river borders the western edge of the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald. The Rhine plain delimits the protected natural area in Germany, offering famous viewpoints such as Mount Melibokus. Local Odenwald rivers, such as the Modau, flow into the historic Rhine branches in this area of Hesse.

Who wants to lift a 26kg bike over the fallen tree?

The construction of the baroque parish church St. Maria Magdalena Gernsheim began in 1750 and ended after a three-year construction period in 1753. However, a Gernsheim church was first mentioned as early as 908, when it was acquired by the Lorsch Monastery. The master builder of the Gernsheim Baroque church was Johann Valentin Thomann, who was probably the strongest contemporary master builder after Balthasar Neumann. On September 02, 1753, the church was consecrated by the then Mainz Auxiliary Bishop Nebel. In 1880 it was decided to expand the church. Unfortunately, this resulted in the loss of the Thomann building's cohesiveness, unity and spatial effect. The extension was consecrated on July 1, 1889 by Bishop Dr. Paulus Haffner. The Second World War also left its mark on the Gernsheim parish church. From March 25 to 26, 1945, the church was destroyed. The architect who was commissioned with the reconstruction was Hugo Becker. The reconstruction started on May 27, 1946 and 5 years later, on May 1, 1951, the parish church was consecrated by the then Mainz Bishop Dr. Albert Stohr. Four months later, on September 29, 1951, the five new Gernsheim church bells arrived.

The "Helene" has a length of 62.80 m and 50% more loading capacity than its predecessor and can accommodate approx. 28 vehicles.

built from the old stones of the former three-arched bridge

Bridge Tower, the entrance to Worms. There are several restaurants and cafes under the tower.