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49.90, 8.76 · rel 7482128
49.90, 8.76 · rel 7482128
Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg
A 14,2 km loop walk through lakes and urban area in Hessen.
Loop walk
start = finish · Hessen
14,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× Water
1× viewpoint
Kolonie Grube Messel
monument ·
164 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Jakobsbrunnen
Water ·
38 m off route
14,2 km
100%
Weltnaturerbe Grube Messel
viewpoint ·
360 m off route
14,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg is 14.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg takes approximately 3h 33min to complete.
Yes, Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg starts near coordinates 49.9125, 8.7529.
Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Rundwanderweg Messel 2: Ölschiefer-Weg is maintained and managed by Odenwaldklub e.V..