Hiking loop from Meerholz

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Hiking loop from Meerholz

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Hiking loop from Meerholz

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5.94km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Former Geographical Center of the European Union (Meerholz)

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Interesting that the geographical center of the European Union was once here. However, as new countries were repeatedly admitted to the EU, the point shifted again. Connecting these points creates the so-called Mittelpunktsweg (center path).

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2.09 km

Niedermittlauer Berkopp-Runde Parking Area

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Hiking car park at Heiligenkopf and near the Meerholz clay pit.

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2.46 km

Rest Area With View of the Spessart Valley

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This seating area invites you to linger. Great view with shade.

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2.52 km

View of Kinzigtal, Bergkirche, and Frankfurt skyline

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The panoramic trail offers a fantastic view. As it runs right along the forest, the trees along the trail provide a little shade even in the hottest weather.

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2.93 km

Tree Stump Bench With Panoramic View of the Spessart Countryside

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It's a really good place to take a break. A shady spot, a beautiful view thanks to the beautiful landscape.

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2.97 km

View of Bernbach and Altenmittlau

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Here you can look at the viewpoint Fernblick.

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3.23 km

Bench With Panoramic View of the Spessart Hills

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Located directly on a Spessart trail, this bench invites you to pause for a moment.

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4.24 km

Pond habitat on the nature discovery trail

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At the 10 stations there are information boards with information about the respective location.
Start: Waldfriedhof / Ruheforst Hailer

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5.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

1.56 km

208 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.02 km

560 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

December 10, 2021,Spessartspur "Niedermittlauer Berkopp-Runde"

A short walk in front of the front door to leave the office annoyance behind. Always nice to run, small Spessart track 🤗.

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September 2, 2025,Wanderung vom 02.09.2025

Long-distance and panoramic views ✔️✔️
Refreshment and rest stops ✔️
Cultural and natural monuments ✔️
Natural trails ✔️

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December 22, 2022,Niedermittlauer Berkopp-Runde

After the turbulence of the past few days, I absolutely needed nature and oxygen today. This was opposed to the weather report, which had nothing to announce apart from continuous rain. But a look at the weather radar promised hope, because from about 12 o'clock there were almost no precipitation echoes over Rhein-Main for about 2 hours.
In such cases, …

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August 11, 2024,Spessartspur "Niedermittlauer Berkopp Runde" #13

This afternoon after church service and lunch it was supposed to be just a short walk. Voilà...

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September 22, 2021,Spessartspur(4)"Niedermittlauer Berkopp Runde"

Small evening stroll - that's all you can say about this trail 🤷‍♀️
The prospects are okay, the paths are varied.

Tour description:

The tour through Niedermittlau begins at the Heiligenkopf car park. From there, the Spessart Trail runs south and then bends west. There are beautiful wide views to discover in the Vorspessart. In the forest, the trail leads …

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March 4, 2026,Spessartspuren "Niedermittlauer Berkopp Runde"

The tour through Niedermittlau begins at the Heiligenkopf parking area. From there, the Spessart Trail heads south and then turns west. Beautiful, expansive views of the Spessart foothills await. The trail then climbs again through the forest and, in the Rauschenberg area, enters the Gelnhausen Forest. Passing through orchards, the trail reaches the former geographical center of the EU, where …

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