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Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Alsbach-Hähnlein

Melibokus Observation Tower – View from Melibokus loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

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Germany

Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Alsbach-Hähnlein

Melibokus Observation Tower – View from Melibokus loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

Hard

5.0

(4)

riders

Melibokus Observation Tower – View from Melibokus loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

01:37

17.3km

510m

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 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 292 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.90 km

Hang-glider launch ramp on Melibokus

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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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9.96 km

View over the Rhine Plain from Melibokus

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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 the Palatinate Forest and its highest mountain, the Donnersberg. Northwest you can see the Taunus, while to the north the skyscrapers of Frankfurt can be seen. The latter, however, much better from the castle Alsbach, as you have to see from Melibokus through some trees.

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9.97 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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10.00 km

View from Melibokus

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In good weather you have a good vision

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12.7 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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14.4 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 marriage on and on, the mighty castle became a so-called Ganerbenburg, which was also owned by various lords of the castle. Towards the end of the 15th century, a Ganerbe bought all shares of the other heirs and was thus again the only lords of Bickenbach.

After further changing owners, the castle came into the possession of the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt. As with other castles, this was only interested in the lands and let the castle expire. Despite everything, the castle still offers an impressive sight today. Particularly noteworthy is the restored keep. From its crown you have a great view of the Rhine plain.

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14.7 km

Hollow Way Trail to Alsbach Castle

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Easily rideable trail both at the bottom and at the top of the edge. In both directions below S0, above to S1+. Is crossed by an S2-S3 trail from the castle to Schuß. The landscape is worth seeing just because of the height of the walls.

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17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.89 km

1.52 km

1.38 km

924 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

4.07 km

1.87 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

17°C

91 %

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Melibokus Observation Tower – View from Melibokus loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

Hang-glider launch ramp on Melibokus

View over the Rhine Plain from Melibokus

Melibokus Observation Tower

View from Melibokus

Uphill Trail to Melibokus

Alsbach Castle with Castle Tower

Hollow Way Trail to Alsbach Castle

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