Rüsselsheim, a town in the district of Groß-Gerau in Germany, is not only known for its automobile industry, but also for its beautiful nature and numerous hiking trails. The geographical location of Rüsselsheim offers ideal conditions for extensive hiking tours through varied landscapes.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Rüsselsheim
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
Circular hike Rüsselsheimer Upper Forester's House - Dachenau - Odenwald Hut - Lindensee
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
9.9 km
2:30 h
9 m
9 m
Varied hike on forest and woodland paths through the Raunheimer and Rüsselsheimer Forest.
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
Field and forest round old Opel-Rennbahn (222)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.4 km
1:33 h
5 m
5 m
A walk that revolves around the old Opel racing track. A car racing track from the 1920s that has become a lost place over the last 80 years. The subsequent walk through the fields is nothing special but can be done year-round.
Hiking Trail
· Mönchbruch Von Mörfelden Und Rüsselsheim
Circular hike from the NTS Mönchbruch to the Rüsselsheim Odenwald hut
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
9.9 km
3:00 h
7 m
7 m
The hike leads through beautiful high forest, on paths through the Mönchbruch meadows and later southwest of the Startbahn-West of Frankfurt Airport to the small managed Rüsselsheim Odenwald hut. From here, via forest paths and finally through a linden avenue back to the starting point.
Hiking Trail
· Raunheim
Raunheim circular route
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
10.4 km
2:45 h
10 m
10 m
The short circular hike mostly follows good paths of the Rhein-Main Regional Park. We come to viewpoints and through the newly developed commercial area "Airport Garden".
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
Lutherweg 1521: Königstädten - Trebur (218)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10 km
2:25 h
1 m
4 m
A relatively short and very flat section of the Lutherweg 1522 with a high urban proportion. The final section offers variety, as it leads through meadows and along or on dikes.
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
Lutherweg 1521: Walldorf - Königstädten (199)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.2 km
2:55 h
1 m
19 m
A very flat and not very spectacular stage of the Lutherweg.
It mostly runs over wide gravel paths, primarily used by cyclists. There are enough benches and, the farther you get from Walldorf, the more scenic it becomes.
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
From Mönchbruch to Eppstein - European Long-Distance Trail E1: From Reutlingen to the North - Day 10
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29.3 km
6:15 h
162 m
33 m
It goes through Hesse's second largest nature reserve and through the floodplains of the Main. On the horizon, the Taunus appears, which is now approached through meadows and fields. Through the Schwarzbach valley, it goes through the outskirts of the Taunus up to Eppstein.
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
Mörfelden-Walldorf - Mönchbruch round (277)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.9 km
2:09 h
9 m
9 m
A relaxed hike through light forest mostly on wide forest roads without inclines.
Hiking Trail
· Odenwald
From Ober-Ramstadt to Mönchshof - European long-distance path E1: From Reutlingen to the north - day 9
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
34.6 km
7:15 h
64 m
189 m
To avoid long stretches on hard/paved ground, a route through the green Main valley was chosen, which bypasses the Frankfurt metropolitan area in greenery.
The route goes through the foothills of the Odenwald towards Darmstadt. Darmstadt is then bypassed to the east and north to hike through the green areas around the airport.
Hiking Trail
· Bergstraße
Königstädten to Stadecken-Elsheim April 10, 2016
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
35 km
6:30 h
313 m
255 m
The route is flat and somewhat boring up to the Rhine. At Oppenheim, we crossed the Rhine by ferry. Then we continued through the vineyards with beautiful views of the Rhine valley.Untrained, we got lots of blisters and were totally exhausted at the end. But we still reached our goal.
A highlight among the tourist attractions in Rüsselsheim is undoubtedly the Opel Zoo. Here, visitors can not only marvel at exotic animals, but also explore the surroundings on one of the many hiking trails. The zoo is located on the edge of the Taunus Mountains, making it a perfect starting point for walks through this idyllic region.
Another popular route leads along the Main, the river that meanders picturesquely through the city area. Along the banks there are well-maintained paths where you can take a leisurely walk or hike. Especially in spring, the Main landscape shines in all its splendour and invites you to take relaxing walks.
The forest playground "Am Bauschheimer Weg" is particularly suitable for families with children. This lovingly designed playground is located in the middle of the greenery and offers climbing frames and swings as well as many opportunities to romp and play. From here you can also start various short hikes and experience nature around Rüsselsheim up close.
The best seasons for hiking in Rüsselsheim are spring and autumn. In spring, nature blossoms and offers a true spectacle of colour, while in autumn the colourful leaves create a picturesque atmosphere.
In summary, Rüsselsheim is a paradise for nature lovers with its diverse hiking trails and scenic beauty. Whether along the Main, through the Taunus or to one of the numerous playgrounds - everyone will find their perfect hiking route here. So pack your hiking boots and explore the enchanting nature around Rüsselsheim!
Another popular route leads along the Main, the river that meanders picturesquely through the city area. Along the banks there are well-maintained paths where you can take a leisurely walk or hike. Especially in spring, the Main landscape shines in all its splendour and invites you to take relaxing walks.
The forest playground "Am Bauschheimer Weg" is particularly suitable for families with children. This lovingly designed playground is located in the middle of the greenery and offers climbing frames and swings as well as many opportunities to romp and play. From here you can also start various short hikes and experience nature around Rüsselsheim up close.
The best seasons for hiking in Rüsselsheim are spring and autumn. In spring, nature blossoms and offers a true spectacle of colour, while in autumn the colourful leaves create a picturesque atmosphere.
In summary, Rüsselsheim is a paradise for nature lovers with its diverse hiking trails and scenic beauty. Whether along the Main, through the Taunus or to one of the numerous playgrounds - everyone will find their perfect hiking route here. So pack your hiking boots and explore the enchanting nature around Rüsselsheim!
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