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Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Mühltal

Frankenstein Castle – Frankenstein Castle loop from Mühltal

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Germany

Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Mühltal

Frankenstein Castle – Frankenstein Castle loop from Mühltal

Hard

5.0

(6)

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Frankenstein Castle – Frankenstein Castle loop from Mühltal

01:44

26.1km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Ascent/Descent to Frankenstein Castle from the south

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A detour to the Frankenstein is always worthwhile, whether it is a short stop at the kiosk or just for the view of the Donnersberg.

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13.2 km

Frankenstein Castle

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The residence of the Frankenstein noble family has a history of more than 900 years. Until the late 16th century, the Frankensteins were a respected and wealthy princely family, as you can still tell by the size of the castle today. With the strengthening of the Kurhessichen princes, however, they lost influence and sold their castle in 1662 to the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt. Since this was only interested in the lands, he degenerated the very well-kept castle. The castle was used again and again as a quarry for newly emerging buildings and only in the 19th century, the plant was partially repaired. Grand Duke Ludwig III. let the castle rebuild in the style of the castle romanticism. The present appearance dates from this time and reminds only in parts of the original form of the castle. The mighty ramparts and towers still give a nice picture of medieval castles, and after a visit the castle's own restaurant attracts.

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13.5 km

Frankenstein Castle

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War memorial with gymnastics cross, built by gymnasts of the Frankenstein mountain gymnastics festival near Frankenstein Castle.

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16.2 km

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Forest

16.3 km

Frankenstein Castle Trail

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You need all your muscles on the way up - as a downhill with a lot of fun

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19.7 km

Start of Gentle Trail

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This is where the part of the trail that you can drive in a relaxed manner begins.

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22.6 km

Kühler Grund Beer Garden on the Modauweg

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Here you have the opportunity to take a nice break.

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26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

9.88 km

2.66 km

1.23 km

1.16 km

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

5.33 km

3.95 km

1.53 km

469 m

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

27°C

17°C

31 %

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Ascent/Descent to Frankenstein Castle from the south

Frankenstein Castle

Frankenstein Castle

Frankenstein Castle Trail

Start of Gentle Trail

Kühler Grund Beer Garden on the Modauweg

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