Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Messel

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Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Messel

Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Messel

Hard

4.7

(3)

runners

Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt – Kranichstein Hunting Lodge loop from Messel

01:53

18.0km

90m

Running

Hard run. 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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Scheftheimer Wiesen bei Darmstadt

Silzwiesen von Darmstadt-Arheilgen

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.44 km

FKK Grube Prinz von Hessen

Beach

4.73 km

Prinz von Hessen Quarry

Highlight • Lake

Idyllic lake in the forest, originated in the early 20th century by lignite mining. In the summer quite lively on weekends. Out of season and in bad weather but pleasingly little visited.

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5.38 km

Bench at Bornschneise

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal for taking a break and for stretching

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5.52 km

Schirmschneise Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice to walk - even when wet - thanks to the light grit. Pleasant green through conifers and bench near the intersection with the Neu-Schneise.

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8.54 km

Ruthsenbach Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

That's a nice view from the bridge

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9.07 km

Oberwaldhaus, Darmstadt

Highlight • Restaurant

Ideal for a cozy final rest 👍

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10.3 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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11.2 km

Gallery of the Trees of the Year

Highlight • Forest

When on the shortest day of the year the sun suddenly shines through the clouds onto the gallery of annual trees, the run has been worth it

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15.4 km

Kalkofenschneise

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Straight away. Partly asphalted, partly gravel. Go up and down moderately. From Messel (small parking lot at Wildgatter) leads directly to the lime kiln, where the Dianaburg is around the corner.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

1.15 km

220 m

159 m

Surfaces