Flörsheimer Watchtower – Eisenbaum Observation Tower loop from Mainz-Bischofsheim

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Flörsheimer Watchtower – Eisenbaum Observation Tower loop from Mainz-Bischofsheim

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Flörsheimer Watchtower – Eisenbaum Observation Tower loop from Mainz-Bischofsheim

02:29

39.4km

210m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 27.0 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.7 km

Flörsheimer Watchtower

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The Flörsheimer Warte, a former watchtower, was part of the Kasteler Landwehr in the 15th century, which the Archbishopric of Mainz had established to protect its possessions on the right …

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22.5 km

Eisenbaum Observation Tower

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The iron tree is located in a scenically attractive nature reserve. From the two platforms of the tree, there is a great view over the surrounding landscape. The tree has …

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26.0 km

Trail to Wiesenmühle

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The idyllic path is an absolute delight now in spring!
In midsummer, however, it is probably overgrown and can only be used with protective clothing 😉

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26.7 km

Wiesenmühle Inn

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The idyllically located Landgasthof Wiesenmühle - a family business for over 80 years - was sold last year! Let's see how it goes on now ... 😒

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27.1 km

Flörsheimer Schweiz

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Between the Flörsheim district of Falkenberg and the Flörsheim lookout tower lies the "Flörsheim Switzerland." Compared to the otherwise flat southern foothills of the Taunus Mountains, this scenically stunning area …

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28.0 km

Singletrack at the Mühlgraben

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The path is fun! A great alternative to the parallel asphalt road

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34.9 km

Leinreiter Statue Rüsselsheim

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In memory of the leash riders who, before the advent of steamships, pulled ships upstream with their horses.

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36.1 km

Opelsteg

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The Opelsteg runs along the former Opelhafen. Previously this area was inaccessible. The Opel factory had to be bypassed extensively via Mainzer Strasse. The Opelsteg is a real highlight, which …

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39.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

7.13 km

3.35 km

2.20 km

1.66 km

301 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

10.3 km

6.56 km

4.81 km

1.56 km

571 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

7°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2023,Auf neuen Wegen - Rund um Hochheim

Due to the strong wind in the treeless area, I refrained from the actually planned big tour to Rheinhessen.

Instead, I planned a lap around the town of Hochheim in the Main-Taunus district at short notice.
While the entire district of Groß-Gerau is completely flat, north of the Main in the Main-Taunus district it immediately becomes hilly.
As with some …

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