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Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

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Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

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Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

03:39

47.3km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 49 m

After 19.1 km for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.77 km

Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Kinzig Valley between Gelnhausen and Schlüchtern is, apart from a few short sections, a natural cycle route. I always enjoy cycling it.

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4.21 km

Kinzig Reservoir

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The dam is 14 m high and has a crest length of 550 m. It is an earth dam with an asphalt concrete outer seal. The highest measured water depth …

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19.9 km

Seewiesenweiher bei Steinau an der Straße

Nature Reserve

27.4 km

Strutwiesen bei Steinau

Nature Reserve

28.9 km

Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße)

Highlight • Castle

There is even a playground in the beautiful castle in the moat.

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28.9 km

Brothers Grimm Fairy-Tale Fountain, Steinau an der Straße

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Here you can always take a short break and feast on an ice cream.

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29.0 km

Brothers Grimm House, Steinau

Highlight • Historical Site

The famous Brothers Grimm lived here. It's nice to stretch your feet in the garden and learn some culture and history in the museum whose costs are affordable.

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40.3 km

Stop by the Kinzig River

Highlight • Structure

Cozy swing with a beautiful view

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42.4 km

Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Kinzig reservoir dams the Kinzig between Bad Soden-Salmünster and Steinau. It is used for flood protection and power generation.

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42.6 km

Cycling path along the north shore of the Kinzig Reservoir

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a good cycle path here. I personally prefer the southern cycle path along the reservoir.

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47.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

8.78 km

3.71 km

3.15 km

617 m

157 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

11.2 km

10.3 km

5.23 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

26°C

8°C

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Kinzig Reservoir – Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße) loop from Bad Soden-Salmünster

Kinzig Reservoir

Kinzig Reservoir

Steinau Castle (Steinau an der Straße)

Brothers Grimm Fairy-Tale Fountain, Steinau an der Straße

Brothers Grimm House, Steinau

Stop by the Kinzig River

Kinzig Reservoir

Cycling path along the north shore of the Kinzig Reservoir

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