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Rhenish Hesse
Mainz-Bingen
Essenheim

Elsheimer Bockstein – Babo Hut loop from Essenheim

Moderate

5.0

(3)

12

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Elsheimer Bockstein – Babo Hut loop from Essenheim

02:53

10.5km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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After 10.1 km for 113 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

Heidenhof Telegraph Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Non-historical replica of the 21st (penultimate) telegraph station, which was built between Elsheim, Schwabenheim and Wackernheim in 1813 to close the network of the then new telegraphy between Metz and …

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2

2.16 km

In 1813, an optical telegraph line was used for a longer distance in regular operation for the first time in Germany. It is the line between Mainz and Metz that …

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3

2.59 km

After the ups and downs through the vineyards (especially after the up!) a wonderful place for a rest with a beautiful view!

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4

2.71 km

Elsheimer Tempelchen

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Above Elsheim is the small single vineyard "Elsheimer Tempelchen". It covers just under 10 hectares and is completely surrounded by a large quarry stone wall.

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2.81 km

Elsheimer Bockstein

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The location was a resting place on the old Heerstraße. A frame for storing loads was the reason for this name. Today there is also a rest area and an information board

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3.06 km

Babo Hut

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A nice trullo in Elsheim. More trullos - or trulli? - can be found in Flonheim. These were built by Appulian guest workers who were employed in the surrounding quarries.

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7

4.37 km

Weidenborn Spring

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Nice cool water with paddling pool.

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8

5.11 km

Hiebergturm

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At the current location of the Hieberg Tower, there used to be a Wingertshäuschen made of field stones to protect against bad weather. A new shelter was built on the …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.0 km

236 m

219 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

2.72 km

1.33 km

871 m

169 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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8°C

12 %

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