Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Kranichstein

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Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Kranichstein

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4.6

(11)

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Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Kranichstein

05:42

22.0km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Scheftheimer Wiesen bei Darmstadt

Silzwiesen von Darmstadt-Arheilgen

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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54 m

Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt

Highlight • Restaurant

Ideal for a cozy final rest 👍

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4.16 km

Hirtenwiese Neolithic Menhir Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Idyllic place, located on a stream with a bridge

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5.95 km

Scheftheimer Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Scheftheimer Eiche is a striking, old tree on the edge of the Scheftheimer meadows – a real eye-catcher and a natural landmark on the route. With its broad trunk …

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6.04 km

Scheftheimer Oak and Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can just pause and enjoy nature

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15.2 km

Silzwiesen von Darmstadt-Arheilgen

Nature Reserve

17.3 km

Dianaburg Hunting Pavilion

Highlight • Monument

Nicely located. All around benches to relax.

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19.4 km

Forest Path in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Highlight • Forest

This is a romantic forest path

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20.1 km

Avenue of the Tree of the Year

Highlight • Natural Monument

Since 2005, one specimen of the respective "Tree of the Year" has been planted one after the other in a long gallery along the way. Nice to look at, very …

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20.8 km

Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Castle

Landgrave Georg I had this hunting lodge built in Baroque style near Kranichstein in the north of Darmstadt in 1578. Star-shaped aisles were cut in the surrounding forest to make …

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