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Cycle route · Otzberg · Updated on 14 November 2026

Südhessen-Route 3 cycle route

Südhessen-Route 3 is a cycle route of 43.4 km from Otzberg. Along the way you'll find 35 benches and 2 public toilets.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 43.4 km
  • ± 2:55 h
  • ↑ 96 m · ↓ 196 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Otzberg

    0 km

  2. 5.1 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    5.1 km

  3. 36.8 km · 26 benches

    Public toilet

    42 km

  4. 1.4 km · 4 benches

    Finish

    43.4 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 36.8 kmBetween 5.1 km and 42 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 96 m
Down
↓ 196 m
Highest point
215 m
Lowest point
103 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

43.4 km in total
  • Track: 24.2 km
  • Street: 10.7 km
  • Path: 5.1 km
  • Road: 1.3 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 1.1 km
  • Busy road: 450 m
  • Cycle path: 450 m

Surfaces

43.4 km in total
  • Asphalt: 25.4 km
  • Gravel: 14 km
  • Paved: 925 m
  • Unknown: 3 km

About the cycle route Südhessen-Route 3

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Südhessen-Route 3 is a cycle route of 43.4 km that starts in Otzberg. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 96 m in total and descend 196 m. Allow ± 2:55 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (24.2 km), street (10.7 km) and path (5.1 km). Of the surface, 25.4 km asphalt and 14 km gravel. For 3 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 35 benches and 2 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 36.8 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Brothers Grimm MemorialBrothers Grimm MemorialAttraction · 4 km from the route
  2. 2German Goldsmiths´ HouseGerman Goldsmiths´ HouseMuseum · 4.4 km from the route
  3. 3GruberhofGruberhofMuseum · 706 m from the route
  4. 4Schloß BabenhausenSchloß BabenhausenCastle · 1 km from the route
  5. 5Wasserturm SteinheimWasserturm SteinheimAttraction · 1.1 km from the route
  6. 6Territorialmuseum BabenhausenTerritorialmuseum BabenhausenMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  7. 7Museum Schloss SteinheimMuseum Schloss SteinheimMuseum · 1.3 km from the route
  8. 8Veste OtzbergVeste OtzbergAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  9. 9Museum GroßauheimMuseum GroßauheimMuseum · 2.2 km from the route
  10. 10Museumseisenbahn HanauMuseumseisenbahn HanauMuseum · 2.7 km from the route
  11. 11EhrensäuleEhrensäuleMemorial · 3.4 km from the route
  12. 12Jagdschlösschen HarreshausenJagdschlösschen HarreshausenCastle · 3.5 km from the route
  13. 13Schloss PhilippsruheSchloss PhilippsruheAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  14. 14Historisches Museum Hanau Schloss PhilippsruheHistorisches Museum Hanau Schloss PhilippsruheMuseum · 3.8 km from the route
  15. 15GrimmsMärchenReichGrimmsMärchenReichMuseum · 3.9 km from the route
  16. 16Die Schöne EicheDie Schöne EicheAttraction · 4.1 km from the route
  17. 17Ghetto-Mauer HanauGhetto-Mauer HanauMemorial · 4.3 km from the route
  18. 18StumpfaulStumpfaulAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  19. 19PulverturmPulverturmAttraction · 4.6 km from the route
  20. 20Romanisches HausRomanisches HausAttraction · 4.6 km from the route
  21. 21Ehemalige Benediktinerabtei SeligenstadtEhemalige Benediktinerabtei SeligenstadtAttraction · 4.8 km from the route
  22. 22Kleinkastell NeuwirtshausKleinkastell NeuwirtshausArchaeological site · 4.9 km from the route
  23. 23Schloss NausesSchloss NausesCastle · 5 km from the route
  24. 24WartturmWartturmObservation tower · 5 km from the route
  25. 25WendelinuskapelleWendelinuskapelleAttraction · 5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Südhessen-Route 3?

Südhessen-Route 3 is 43.4 km long. Allow ± 2:55 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Otzberg.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 96 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 36.8 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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