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Elsheimer Bockstein – Babo Hut loop from Essenheim

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Elsheimer Bockstein – Babo Hut loop from Essenheim

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Elsheimer Bockstein – Babo Hut loop from Essenheim

02:53

10.5km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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2.13 km

Heidenhof Telegraph Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Non-historical replica of the 21st (penultimate) telegraph station, which was built between Elsheim, Schwabenheim and Wackernheim in 1813 to close the network of the then new telegraphy between Metz and …

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2.16 km

Windhäuser Hof and Napoleonic Optical Telegraph Station

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In 1813, an optical telegraph line was used for a longer distance in regular operation for the first time in Germany. It is the line between Mainz and Metz that …

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2.59 km

Wine Table and Panoramic Lounger on the Adam Elsheimer Trail

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After the ups and downs through the vineyards (especially after the up!) a wonderful place for a rest with a beautiful view!

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2.71 km

Elsheimer Tempelchen

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Above Elsheim is the small single vineyard "Elsheimer Tempelchen". It covers just under 10 hectares and is completely surrounded by a large quarry stone wall.

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2.80 km

Elsheimer Bockstein

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The location was a resting place on the old Heerstraße. A frame for storing loads was the reason for this name. Today there is also a rest area and an information board

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3.06 km

Babo Hut

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A nice trullo in Elsheim. More trullos - or trulli? - can be found in Flonheim. These were built by Appulian guest workers who were employed in the surrounding quarries.

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4.37 km

Weidenborn Spring

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Nice cool water with paddling pool.

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5.11 km

Hiebergturm

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At the current location of the Hieberg Tower, there used to be a Wingertshäuschen made of field stones to protect against bad weather. A new shelter was built on the …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

236 m

179 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

2.72 km

1.33 km

871 m

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Elsheimer Bockstein – Babo Hut loop from Essenheim

Heidenhof Telegraph Station

Windhäuser Hof and Napoleonic Optical Telegraph Station

Wine Table and Panoramic Lounger on the Adam Elsheimer Trail

Elsheimer Tempelchen

Elsheimer Bockstein

Babo Hut

Weidenborn Spring

Hiebergturm

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