Cycling trail

Karl Drais cycle path

2:00 h 301 hm 301 hm 23,0 km moderate

Zu den Kuranlagen, 69429 Waldbrunn

On the trail of the inventor Karl Drais in Waldbrunn.

On the Karl Drais circular cycle path, you can learn more about the inventor, his work and the era in which he lived. The circular route is around 23 kilometers long and takes you through all parts of Waldbrunn - numerous information boards and beautiful natural landscapes await you along the way.

Discover the beauty of nature at the highest point of the Odenwald and its surroundings. At various stations along the way, information boards give you exciting insights into the life of Karl Drais, who lived and worked in Waldkatzenbach from 1839 to 1845. You will learn interesting facts about the time and his inventions - first and foremost the so-called running machine, the first bicycle that revolutionized the technical world. This invention gave rise to the bicycle as we know it today - an integral part of our everyday lives.

The Karl Drais cycle route is also a great experience for families!

Tip:
Why not take a detour to the Katzenbuckel and its viewing tower with its fantastic panoramic view - or treat yourself to some time out at the Katzenbuckel thermal spa, the perfect place for rest and relaxation.

Aufstieg: 301 hm
Abstieg: 301 hm
Länge der Tour: 23,0 km
Höchster Punkt: 540 m
Differenz: 100 hm
Niedrigster Punkt: 440 m