Mill Cycle Route

The Mill Cycle Route starts from Framersheim with an ascent out of the Selz valley up to and through Gau-Heppenheim (3.5 km with 70 meters of elevation), followed by a dip through Dautenheim and the second long ascent (2.5 km with 35 meters of elevation) to Eppelsheim. It then continues through the heart of the Mill Cycle Route in the Seebach valley, whose abundant water once powered many mills. Particularly idyllic is the large spring of the Seebach in the old town center of Westhofen. The next town, Osthofen, also offers some charming views of mills and streams, before the almost boundless flat Rhine plain, along the route to Rheindürkheim and along the Rhine, takes in the Mill Cycle Route.

In Eich (near the fire department/Osthofenerstr.13) there is the opportunity for a walking detour to the Old Rhine Experience Path.

Requirement:
The Mill Cycle Route is only suitable for cyclists accustomed to everyday riding due to the two ascents up to Eppelsheim, afterwards suitable without restriction for all. Handbikers and riders with trailers face some obstacles in Westhofen and Osthofen, such as narrow, winding passages or once 6 steps. Due to the long stretches without a dedicated cycle path, not suitable for children.

Route characteristics:

Route guidance:

• 21 km agricultural roads
• 4 km cycle paths
• 13 km urban streets without cycle paths
• 6 km rural roads without cycle paths

Surface quality:

• Except for about 1 km with firm, water-bound agricultural road, fully on asphalt and concrete roads.