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Germany
Hesse
Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg
Messel

Prinz von Hessen Quarry – Schloss Einsiedel loop from Messel

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Hesse
Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg
Messel

Prinz von Hessen Quarry – Schloss Einsiedel loop from Messel

Easy

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Prinz von Hessen Quarry – Schloss Einsiedel loop from Messel

00:42

10.7km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.07 km for 230 m

After 4.13 km for 112 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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791 m

Urpferd Trail Markers to Messel Pit

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Bike and footpath from Messel to the Messel pit. Marked with great horse and footprints.

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3.40 km

Messel Pit Visitor Center Entrance

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Here you can go to the large PP and the visitor center

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5.38 km

Prinz von Hessen Quarry

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Idyllic lake in the forest, originated in the early 20th century by lignite mining. In the summer quite lively on weekends. Out of season and in bad weather but pleasingly little visited.

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6.63 km

Schloss Einsiedel

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The former castle, later inn, restaurant, event location is located in the small hamlet of Einsiedel on the Alte Dieburger Lanstraße. Enough forest for hiking and cycling all around, including …

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7.37 km

Timeline Trail

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6

7.56 km

Forest Near Grube Messel

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Biotope in summer! Just nice ..

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

3.02 km

1.85 km

1.44 km

752 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

1.46 km

882 m

177 m

137 m

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Friday 22 May

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