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Germany
Hesse
Kreis Groß-Gerau
Gernsheim

Melibokus Observation Tower – Melibokus–Darsberghütte Trail loop from Gernsheim

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Hesse
Kreis Groß-Gerau
Gernsheim

Melibokus Observation Tower – Melibokus–Darsberghütte Trail loop from Gernsheim

Moderate

4.6

(40)

70

riders

Melibokus Observation Tower – Melibokus–Darsberghütte Trail loop from Gernsheim

02:55

39.3km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 292 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

Alsbach Castle with Castle Tower

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High above the village of Alsbach is the castle of the same name. It was built around 1235 by the Lords of Bickenbach. After the Bickenbacher noble family threaded through …

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18.2 km

Nice location, not too steep, few roots and a bit coarse gravel, so also uphill mobile (but then pay particular attention to oncoming traffic).

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20.2 km

Melibokus Observation Tower

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Even without climbing the tower, you can't complain about the view here

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20.2 km

In misty or foggy weather you can actually save the summit, but the rather dense forest around it is very mystical.

In clear weather, the view in the west to …

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20.3 km

It is a launch pad for hang gliders (hang gliders). The launch site is not permitted for paragliders.
More information about the flight area on the Melibokus at: ersterodc.de/fluggelaende/melibokus-w

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20.5 km

Melibokus–Darsberghütte Trail

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After about 100 m from the start of the Melibokus tower, the GPS had a short dropout and led me on the left before the Forstmeister Kurz hut. Therefore please …

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24.0 km

Uphill Trail to Melibokus

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A wonderful vantage point from which several trails start. Increase is not entirely without.

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

11.4 km

3.77 km

3.05 km

2.25 km

477 m

332 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

8.52 km

5.13 km

5.01 km

2.73 km

259 m

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Friday 5 June

23°C

9°C

35 %

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