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View of the Kinzig Reservoir – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Schlüchtern

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View of the Kinzig Reservoir – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Schlüchtern

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View of the Kinzig Reservoir – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Schlüchtern

01:49

29.2km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Kinzig stream

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The Kinzig rises in Sterbfritz, flows through the MKK district and flows into the Main.

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6.89 km

Strutwiesen bei Steinau

Nature Reserve

10.9 km

Ardeas Seenwelt Birdwatching Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Interesting and informative boards around the reservoir

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11.0 km

View of the Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 6.5 km circular route around the reservoir is very popular with cyclists, joggers and walkers

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11.8 km

View of Kinzigtal Reservoir

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One of several good viewpoints on the reservoir.

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12.3 km

Boathouse – Ardeas Lake World

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Starting today, the “Bootshaus – Ardeas Seenwelt” offers food and drinks about a five-minute walk from the dam. There is also a viewing platform on the roof of the bistro, …

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12.9 km

Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Kinzig Valley between Gelnhausen and Schlüchtern is, apart from a few short sections, a natural cycle route. I always enjoy cycling it.

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16.8 km

Cycling path along the north shore of the Kinzig Reservoir

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There is a good cycle path here. I personally prefer the southern cycle path along the reservoir.

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17.0 km

Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Kinzig reservoir dams the Kinzig between Bad Soden-Salmünster and Steinau. It is used for flood protection and power generation.

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

9.84 km

5.19 km

2.25 km

Surfaces

22.3 km

3.31 km

2.62 km

824 m

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

March 30, 2024,Kaffee in BSS

Unfortunately it wasn't quite as warm as the weather service had predicted and many cyclists had cold fingers. But at least no rain!

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May 17, 2024,Stauseerunde (Stadtradeln-Tour) bei Regen.

According to the weather app, I was riding outside of the rain zone on the way there. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. On the way back, my clothes dried quickly in the strong headwind, only to get completely soaked again in a heavy rain shower 3 km from the finish. It was still fun!

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July 22, 2022,Stauseerunde mit erstem Kiosk-Besuch

It was only 28°C, but much too warm for me! The kiosk is open from 12 p.m. There are cakes: cherry crumble and crumble cake. The cherry was delicious!

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September 21, 2023,Wie immer: Stausee-Runde

Contrary to press reports to the contrary, the dam was not closed.
The lake bottom is being cleared by 2 excavators (see photo)!

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December 28, 2023,Allerletzte!? Stausee-Rundfahrt 2023

The weather was too tempting! Despite a strong headwind (up to 55 km/h) from the SW, it was fun! At times the sun even shone!

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December 27, 2023,Letzte ??? Stausee-Rundfahrt 2023

Depending on the weather, this was probably the last tour around the Kinzig reservoir in 2023. It served to maintain the small amount of basic fitness that was still left after the holidays.
Happy New Year to everyone watching the tour!
Axel

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February 28, 2024,Fahrradtour zum Stausee

The first bike tour for this year has been done. The next one is already being planned! It was a little cold, but you'll feel warm when you kick around.

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April 29, 2024,Fahrradtour mit meiner Frau

Today was my wife's first bike ride, she did great!😍🚴

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View of the Kinzig Reservoir – Kinzig Reservoir loop from Schlüchtern

Kinzig stream

Ardeas Seenwelt Birdwatching Platform

View of the Kinzig Reservoir

View of Kinzigtal Reservoir

Boathouse – Ardeas Lake World

Kinzig Reservoir

Cycling path along the north shore of the Kinzig Reservoir

Kinzig Reservoir

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