Exploring Grube Messel and Lorsch Abbey
A road cycling route starting from Messel
Experience the natural wonders of Grube Messel and the cultural heritage of Lorsch Abbey
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This road cycling route starting near Messel takes you through charming towns like Groß-Zimmern and Fränkisch-Crumbach. The highlight of the route is the Grube Messel, a world heritage site known for its exceptional fossils. Another highlight is the historic Lorsch Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overall, this route offers a mix of natural wonders and cultural heritage.
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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.2 km
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Weltnaturerbe Grube MesselViewpointVisit the Grube Messel, a world heritage site famous for its fossils.
12 km
12 km
Groß-ZimmernTownExplore the charming town of Groß-Zimmern.
30 km
30 km
Fränkisch-CrumbachVillagePass through the scenic town of Fränkisch-Crumbach.
34 km
34 km
Reichenberg308 mPeakDiscover the historic town of Reichenberg.
47 km
47 km
RimbachVillageAdmire the beautiful town of Rimbach.
58 km
58 km
Bocksberg347 mPeakCycle through the scenic landscapes of Bocksberg.
70 km
70 km
Sachsenbuckel110 mPeakVisit the cultural heritage of Sachsenbuckel.
72 km
72 km
Lorsch AbbeyAttractionExplore the historic Lorsch Abbey.
87 km
87 km
GernsheimTownCycle through the picturesque town of Gernsheim.
99 km
99 km
GoddelauSub-urbDiscover the charm of Goddelau.
116 km
116 km
WaldspiraleAttractionPass by the unique architectural feat of the Waldspirale.
116 km
116 km
WatzbuckelViewpointTake in the views from the Watzbuckel.
125 km
125 km
MesselVillageVisit the Messel Pit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional fossils.
125 km
125 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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