Rodgau

There are many different ways to discover Rodgau: on a long circular route through fields and woodland, along historic sites, or in parks and by the water. The Rodgau Circular Route combines exercise with changing scenery, while the history trails draw attention to historic objects and their locations. There are also individual green retreats and cultural sites. Which of these aspects you focus on during your stay may also shape your search for accommodation in Rodgau.

Through fields and woodland by bike or on foot

The Rodgau Circular Route is 41.2 kilometres long and runs mainly through fields and woodland, only rarely through the districts. The circular route opens up Rodgau and its surroundings for exploration by bike or on foot. It is signposted and can be travelled in both directions. If you are planning a longer outing, you can choose between a day of cycling or walking; check the route details before setting off.

There are also aids to help you find your way while travelling: GPX data for the Rodgau Circular Route can be downloaded. Sections of the route can be combined with the S-Bahn, and bicycles can be carried free of charge. Check the current rules for carrying bicycles before you travel. Every district in Rodgau has an S-Bahn station. This provides a separate option for finding your way there and onward, whether you explore the entire circular route or just sections of it.

Discover history on five trails

The Rodgau History Trails have a different focus from the circular route: 41 uniformly designed information boards mark historically significant objects. Texts, images and maps explain the history and location of each site in detail. Together, the five trails form a 15-kilometre network. Depending on your preferred mode of transport, you can explore individual trails or all five on foot or by bike.

The History Trails were created for local residents and visitors interested in history. They are therefore particularly suitable for a stay focused on individual historic places and their stories. While the Rodgau Circular Route offers a longer overall distance as a 41.2-kilometre circuit, the History Trails are divided into five routes, each marked by historic objects. The texts, images and maps help you consider the history and location together.

Parks, water and special places

At the edge of Jügesheim’s new development area on Marienbader Allee, the Amberpark features natural, flower-filled meadow areas and a snack garden. In Dudenhofen, Lutherpark is located by the Rodau and has a playground. If you are looking for play or water activities while planning your trip, these offer two different options: the playground in Lutherpark and the water playground in the textile section of Strandbad Rodgau. The seasonal opening of Strandbad may change, so check the latest information before visiting.

The Rollwald Camp Memorial is a place of remembrance. It is located in a park-like setting on the former cemetery of the Rollwald penal camp. The Rochus Church offers a cultural highlight and is considered a historic gem in Rodgau, with artistic treasures. It replaced the Rochus Chapel, consecrated in 1692, at the end of the 19th century and was extensively renovated and expanded in the late 1970s.

Rodgau and the wider Offenbach travel destination

Within the wider Offenbach travel destination, the Main Cycle Route runs from source to mouth through Franconian and Hessian landscapes. It follows a varied route away from major traffic and is exceptionally well signposted. In the district of Offenbach, Mainhausen, Seligenstadt, Hainburg and Mühlheim lie on this route along the Hessian Lower Main. This regional perspective complements the local options in Rodgau with a broader view of cycle routes and landscapes.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Seligenstadt, Neu Isenburg, Dreieich, Rödermark, Heusenstamm, Hainburg, Mainhausen, Mühlheim am Main.

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