View of the Hegbach Stream – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

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Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Messel

View of the Hegbach Stream – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

Moderate

4.5

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View of the Hegbach Stream – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

01:53

27.2km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Im Mörsbacher Grund von Darmstadt-Arheilgen

Hegbachaue bei Messel

Faulbruch von Münster

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.99 km

View of the Hegbach Stream

Highlight • River

... great forest, nice spot, relaxed, quiet ...

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7.16 km

Pasture between Messel and Offenthal

Highlight • Natural

My favorite cow pasture is always worth a stop.
Chill out comfortably on the bench and enjoy the peace and quiet in the forest.
Today, February 25th, it was a little fresh to stay longer :-(

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7.71 km

Open fields southwest of Offenthal

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful, open terrain framed by forest.

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7.79 km

Natural Monument: Oak at Kuhtrift

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautiful impressive tree in a great environment.

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11.5 km

Thomashütte Trail

Highlight • Trail

Head straight to the Thomashütte

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14.5 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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15.8 km

Thomashütte Experience Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Eating and drinking delicious food can be even more beautiful in a special environment. You can experience enjoyment at the Thomashütte.

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18.6 km

Faulbruch von Münster

Nature Reserve

22.1 km

Forest After Wildfire

Highlight • Forest

A scenario that you don't really want to see, but it's impressive how quickly things are turning green again.

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27.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

1.09 km

904 m

343 m

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.87 km

2.69 km

1.62 km

412 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

87 %

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View of the Hegbach Stream – Aje Lake (New Quarry) loop from Messel

View of the Hegbach Stream

Pasture between Messel and Offenthal

Open fields southwest of Offenthal

Natural Monument: Oak at Kuhtrift

Thomashütte Trail

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