Aje Lake Quarry – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

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Germany

Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Messel

Aje Lake Quarry – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

Hard

4.5

(11)

riders

Aje Lake Quarry – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

01:35

21.4km

80m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.83 km

Rocky promontory at Steinbruchsee Eppertshausen

Highlight • Lake

Small tongue of rock that protrudes into the lake and offers a beautiful picture motif

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6.84 km

Aje Lake Quarry

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake. The visit is definitely worth it and there is a nice trail around it.

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6.99 km

Aje Lake (New Quarry)

Highlight • Lake

Very nicely located. There are a few places to rest.
There is a beautiful trail around the lake. Definitely worth it for bikers.

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8.39 km

Thomashütte Beer Garden & Restaurant

Highlight • Pub

Picturesquely located in the heart of southern Hesse, in the middle of the forest between Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Aschaffenburg, the "Thomashütte" delights as the popular destination with a restaurant, beer garden, game park and special venues!

ww.thomashuette.com/de/startseite/

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11.7 km

Münster–Eppertshausen Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Here you can cycle along in a relaxed manner, largely away from motor vehicle traffic.

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14.7 km

Burned and Deforested Area Near Münster-Breitefeld

Highlight • Natural

A violent storm swept through the forest near Münster-Breitefeld and almost completely folded the forest. Another side of the forest burned down later. It's quirky, but still nice to see nature recovering.

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