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Orbis

Orbis, Donnersbergkreis - A destination with many facets

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Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
Selztal cycle path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 106 m
Descent 351 m

With a tailwind from the Palatinate to the Rhine.

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from Karen Jäger,   Rheinhessen-Touristik GmbH
Hiking Trail · Rheinhessen
Summit happiness meets spring water
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 12.9 km
Duration 3:14 h
Ascent 174 m
Descent 175 m

Circular hike from the Forester's House Vorholz via the Sion Monastery to the source of the Selz. Then continue through the Vorholz forest to the ...

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from Jürgen Wenig,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 27.3 km
Duration 2:22 h
Ascent 177 m
Descent 177 m

Along the heights following the Selz valley to the Vorholz, a section of single trail through the forest and then back via the Selztal cycle path ...

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from Klaus Zappa,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 227 m
Descent 227 m

Peaceful forest hike to the highest point of Rheinhessen (Kappelberg, 358 m) and to the Selz spring.

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from Michael Kunze,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 38.5 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 298 m
Descent 278 m

Start of the route in Alzey

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36 km
Duration 1:56 h
Ascent 307 m
Descent 336 m

I started in Alzey

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36 km
Duration 1:56 h
Ascent 307 m
Descent 336 m

I started in Alzey

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 121 m
Descent 121 m

Start of the tour at the community hall of Orbis,

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from Hans Ewald,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Rheinhessen
At the foot of Donnersberg
Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 672 m
Descent 203 m

Today we’re driving from the campground in Weinheim near Alzey to the Donnersberg. The Donnersberg rises as a striking mountain range in the north ...

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from G G,   Community
Difficulty difficult
Distance 15.8 km
Duration 3:32 h
Ascent 311 m
Descent 327 m

Secluded tour away from well-known hiking trails near Haide

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from Andreas F.,   Community
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Welcome to Orbis, a charming village in the heart of the Donnersberg district. This picturesque community lies at the foot of the Donnersberg mountain and offers breathtaking scenery as well as many interesting sights.

Geographically, Orbis is located in the north-east of Rhineland-Palatinate. The region is known for its rolling hills and green forests as well as for the highest mountain in the Palatinate - the 687-metre-high Donnersberg. Here you can experience nature up close and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings on a hike or bike ride.

Tourist highlights include the historic town hall dating from 1609 and the St. James Church from the 18th century. A visit to the nearby Celtic village of Steinbach is also not to be missed: Here you can immerse yourself in history and learn more about the life of our ancestors.

Culture enthusiasts will also get their money's worth: the annual music festival "Donner & Doria" attracts numerous visitors every year; local bands as well as international stars perform here. Another cultural highlight is the annual wine festival, where you can sample regional specialities.

Speaking of culinary delights: Orbis has a number of restaurants, cafés and inns where you can enjoy typical Palatine dishes - for example Saumagen (stuffed pork stomach) or liver dumpling soup. Wine growing also plays an important role in this region, and so you can taste the fine drops from the surrounding area at a wine tasting.

For outdoor fans there are many possibilities: In summer, you can go hiking, cycling or swimming; in winter, skiing on the Donnersberg is a great option. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we recommend a visit to the nearby "Monte Mare" leisure pool with sauna world and wellness area.

Orbis is worth a visit at any time of year. Whether as a starting point for hikes or as a relaxing place to stay - everyone will find something to their taste here. We hope our guide will help you make your time in Orbis unforgettable!

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  • April 08, 2024
    F. Müller
    April 08, 2024
    Wir sind ab Bahnhof Alzey gestartet und bis Ingelheim geradelt. Die Strecke ist sehr abwechslungsreich und führt durch wunderschöne Natur. Gerade jetzt im Frühling ein Genuss. Die Route ist durchgehend beschildert, die Wegbeschaffenheit ist in manchen Abschnitten nur mittelmäßig, meist jedoch sehr gut/gut.
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    Photo: F. Müller, Community
    Written April 08, 2024
    Bicycle Rides
    Selztal cycle path
  • February 01, 2023
    Martin Renardy
    April 11, 2022
    Ich (Trekking-Rad) bin diese Tour mit meiner Frau (E-Bike) und meinem Sohn (10, 24" Rad) komplett gefahren und wir haben dann am Rhein in Ingelheim übernachtet. Es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht, wobei meine Frau dann meinen Sohn bei Steigungen unterstützt hat. Zurück sind wir dann mittels Komoot von Ingelheim nach Orbis in gerader Linie, wobei Komoot dann auch entlang von Radwegen plant. Fazit: Tolle Tour, auf der man Rheinhessen kennen lernen kann. Klasse!
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    Written February 01, 2023
    Bicycle Rides
    Selztal cycle path
  • November 08, 2020
    David B
    Schöne Strecke, auf der man viel von Rheinhessen entdecken kann. Wir sind sie an einem Tag gefahren - war anstrengend aber hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt.
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    Written November 08, 2020
    Bicycle Rides
    Selztal cycle path
  • June 16, 2019
    Thomas Frisch
    June 09, 2019
    Eine schöne, tagesfüllende Unternehmung - auch mit trainierten Kindern, da kaum eine nennenswerte Steigung. Besonders gefallen haben mir der oberste Abschnitt bis zur großen Autobahnbrücke, das Zentrum von Alzey, der Buckel zwischen Gau-Odernheim und Bechtolsheim, die Bruchlandschaft hinterm Wahlheimerhof und das Tal zwischen Elsheim und Ingelheim. Kaum Schatten, aber immer wieder "Tankstellen" ... sehr nette Eisdiele vorm Ingelheimer Bahnhof (La Gondola). Der komplette Selzradweg lässt sich prima als ÖV-Tour durchführen: dazu von Kirchheimbolanden am Bahnhof starten und der Rad-Beschilderung "Alzey" folgend über Haide nach Orbis zur Selzquelle (gut 100 Hm). Von Ingelheim-Stadtmitte weiter vor bis zum Rhein und über den Rheinradweg (bei trockenen Verhältnissen schöner über den Leinpfad) nach Bingen. Vom Bahnhof Bingen Stadt in 1 h zurück zum Ausgangspunkt (Umstieg in Alzey). Etwa 80 km insgesamt.
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    Written June 16, 2019
    Bicycle Rides
    Selztal cycle path
  • October 26, 2018
    Stephan Pieper
    Eine einfache Tour für die ganze Familie!
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    Written October 26, 2018
    Bicycle Rides
    Selztal cycle path
  • August 02, 2016
    juergen czwienk
    July 30, 2016
    Eine wunderbar leichte Radtour, die selbst an einem Sonnag alles andere als voll war. Man kann dieses Stück sehr geniesen und am Ende ist es ratsam, noch etwas den Rhein Richtung Mainz zu fahren. Der Kontrast Landschaft/Fluss ist einfach fantastisch!
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    Written August 02, 2016
    Bicycle Rides
    Selztal cycle path

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