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Hirtenbrunnen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Fernwald

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Hirtenbrunnen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Fernwald

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Hirtenbrunnen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Fernwald

01:23

22.3km

170m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.46 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.54 km

Hirtenbrunnen

Highlight • Natural Monument

A little hidden in the forest, but a worthwhile detour, in peace ...

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11.4 km

Church Square, Giessen

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place with a great beer garden. Just right after a long bike ride

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11.6 km

The Old Castle borders directly on the Botanical Garden. It is also known as the Landgrave's Castle. Parts of the city fortifications can still be seen on the site. The castle was built around 1350 as a moated castle.

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18.1 km

Alter Steinbacher Weg

Highlight • Trail

Nice sections through the forest

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18.3 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great to drive, one or the other root can also be seen

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18.5 km

Short Forest Trail

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A nice trail, winding

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

4.21 km

2.39 km

726 m

371 m

287 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

6.56 km

3.02 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

27°C

17°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Hirtenbrunnen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Fernwald

Hirtenbrunnen

Church Square, Giessen

Old Castle, Giessen

Alter Steinbacher Weg

Forest Trail

Short Forest Trail

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