Challenging Route with Historic Sites
A road cycling route starting from Messel
Explore historic sites and take on challenging climbs on this road cycling route
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This road cycling route starting near Messel takes you through the picturesque towns of Eppertshausen and Groß-Zimmern. The highlight of the route is the Messeler Höhe, a hill with breathtaking panoramic views. You'll also pass by the Mühlhäuser Schlößchen, a charming castle with a rich history. Overall, this route offers a mix of historic sites, challenging climbs, and beautiful scenery.
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1014 m
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Start: Messel Village centerMessel: Cycling through history in Darmstadt
Messel is a town located in the Darmstadt region of Germany. As a cyclist, you'll find a mix of road and gravel cycling routes that take you through the scenic landscapes surrounding the town. The area is known for the Messel Pit Fossil Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which offers unique cycling experiences with opportunities to learn about ancient ecosystems. Due to its diverse terrain and cultural significance, Messel is a fascinating locality for road and gravel cyclists.1 km
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Messeler Höhe195 mPeak7 km
7 km
EppertshausenVillageExplore the historic town of Eppertshausen.
22 km
22 km
Klein-UmstadtVillageRide through the picturesque town of Klein-Umstadt.
24 km
24 km
Oberhöhe327 mPeakEnjoy views from the Oberhöhe hill.
36 km
36 km
Breuberg305 mPeakDiscover the history of Breuberg.
40 km
40 km
Mühlhäuser SchlößchenCastle RuinsVisit the charming Mühlhäuser Schlößchen castle.
51 km
51 km
Bad KönigTownExplore the town of Bad König.
54 km
54 km
Steinert304 mPeakPass through the scenic town of Steinert.
66 km
66 km
BrensbachVillageCycle through the beautiful countryside of Brensbach.
79 km
79 km
Groß-ZimmernTownExplore the charming town of Groß-Zimmern.
89 km
89 km
Weltnaturerbe Grube MesselViewpointVisit the Messeler Höhe, a hill with amazing panoramic views.
92 km
92 km
Finish: Messel Village centerMessel: Cycling through history in Darmstadt
Cycling routes from Messel:
Road Route to Ober-Ramstadt and Darmstadt Challenging Route with Historic Sites Gravel Route to Groß-Zimmern Gravel Adventure through Hessen Meadows Exploring Grube Messel and Lorsch Abbey Gravel Route to Mühlheim am Main Gravel Route to Eppertshausen Road Route to Hanau and Seligenstadt Countryside Gravel Adventure Messel and the Bergfried Gravel Adventure to Messeler Höhe Watzbuckel and Groß-Gerau Loop
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