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Goethe Pond – Ludwig Tower on Ludwigshöhe loop from Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Goethe Pond – Ludwig Tower on Ludwigshöhe loop from Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Goethe Pond – Ludwig Tower on Ludwigshöhe loop from Technische Universität Darmstadt

01:11

4.32km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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848 m

Goethe Pond

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The Goetheteich is located on the eastern edge of Darmstadt, at the foot of Herrgottsberg. It was created in the 1970s on the initiative of the mayor of Darmstadt, Heinz …

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1.29 km

Birdhouse Sculptures on the Sculpture Trail

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One of my favorite sculptures when I pass here on foot or by MTB. No matter what time of year it is always impressive and architecturally interesting.

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1.88 km

Ludwigsklause

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Open on Wednesdays! 😁

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1.98 km

Ludwig Tower on Ludwigshöhe

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Fantastic view over Darmstadt to the bank towers to Mainhattan. Simply terrific.

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2.68 km

Perpetual Flow Sculpture

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The sculpture is called: "Perpetual Flow" and was created by Jordi N.N. (ES) in 2024.
Inspired by the ethereal beauty of the water cycle.

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2.76 km

Wooden Submarine by Roger Rigorth

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The next flood can come

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3.61 km

Luftschloss by Anne Berlit

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This "Castle in the Air" by Anne Berlit from 2012 is part of the 6th International Forest Art Trail.

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3.85 km

Forest trail near Böllenfalltor

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beautiful idyllic path

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4.32 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.17 km

1.60 km

363 m

153 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.03 km

612 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 22 June

34°C

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Comments

May 10, 2024,Goetheteich – Ludwigshöhe Runde von Paulusviertel

Fantastic, adventurous tour. Not just for children🤩

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May 5, 2024,Darmstadt, Waldkunstpfad -Ludwigshöhe Rundtour

The first short hike after my knee problems went better than expected. 👍

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February 15, 2026,Darmstadt - "Waldkunstpfad"🕵‍♀️👩‍🏭

My daughter invited us to a café. So we soaked up some art before indulging in the cake.

We briefly strayed from our usual focus with the bratwurst... According to AI, art and cake have a surprising number of things in common.

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May 8, 2025,Wanderung

It was a lovely little hike.
Lots to see, also recommended for children.

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October 3, 2025,Waldkunstpfad Darmstadt + Ludwigshöhe/-turm - Runde von Parkplatz Waldkunstpfad (beim Polizeipräsidium)

Not a loop in the south of Darmstadt – a forest art trail with various art installations. In between, the Ludwigshöhe with its tower (sadly closed) and the Ludwigsklause restaurant are a lovely walk.

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Goethe Pond – Ludwig Tower on Ludwigshöhe loop from Technische Universität Darmstadt

Goethe Pond

Birdhouse Sculptures on the Sculpture Trail

Ludwigsklause

Ludwig Tower on Ludwigshöhe

Perpetual Flow Sculpture

Wooden Submarine by Roger Rigorth

Luftschloss by Anne Berlit

Forest trail near Böllenfalltor

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