Cycling tour 6: Hofheim - Eppstein - Kaisertempel - Mannstein - Lorsbach

Start Hofheim (120 m) Highest point Stauffen (451 m)

Character: Steep climbs from Eppstein to the Kaisertempel and the Mannstein.
Recommended equipment: Mountain bike :-), Tour bike :-|




From Hofheim there are various alternatives to get to Eppstein, you can follow the R8 or first take the steep climb up to the Meisterturm or the alternative blue route which meanders uphill with a slight slope.
Have a look at the old castle of Eppstein and do not miss the Kaisertempel from where you have a wonderful view.


If you come from direction Eppstein and Kaisertempel, continue on the hiking course and do not miss the steep turn off to the left direction “Stauffen” (451 m, you may feel like pushing your bike on the first 100 m).
Continue on this path for approximately 500 m until you hit a crossing. Through the trees you can see a pathway leading to the viewpoint “Mannstein” where you should not miss the magnificent view on Frankfurt.Return via Gundelhart and from there at the cross road optional via Meisterturm (climb the treetops for a view) or even better with a long downslope along the path marked with a black rectangle to Hofheim.