In Rodgau, you can explore a 41.2-kilometre circular route by bicycle or on foot, discover five history trails individually or together, and add parks to your itinerary. The various options have different focuses: some highlight longer routes, while others focus on historic sites and their stories.
Explore the Rodgau Circular Route by Bicycle or on Foot
The Rodgau Circular Route runs through Rodgau and its surroundings. It mostly passes through fields and woodland, and only rarely through the districts. The route is signposted and can be travelled in both directions. This means you can plan your exploration as a full circuit or focus on individual sections. Its length of 41.2 kilometres gives you a clear point of reference when estimating the scale of your outing.
You can also factor in public transport when planning: every district in Rodgau has an S-Bahn station, and sections of the circular route can be combined with the S-Bahn. Bicycles can be taken on board free of charge. Check the current rules for taking bicycles on board before travelling. GPX data is also available for download to help you find your way around the route. As route details may change, it is worth checking them before setting off.
Five History Trails, Individually or as a Network
The Rodgau History Trails form a 15-kilometre chain of five trails. In total, 41 uniformly designed information boards mark historically significant sites. Texts, images and maps explain the history and the location of each site. This network of trails thus connects specific places with information about their past.
Depending on your mode of transport, you can explore the five trails individually or in full, on foot or by bicycle. They were created for both local residents and visitors interested in history. This makes them a distinct alternative to the longer circular route: rather than experiencing mainly the landscape along one continuous route, you can focus on individual historic sites and the information provided about them.
Parks and Other Places in Rodgau
Amberpark is located on the edge of the new Jügesheim development area, on Marienbader Allee. Its features include natural, flower-filled meadows and a garden where you can pick and eat fruit. Lutherpark in Dudenhofen offers a different local experience: it is located on the Rodau River and has a playground. Both parks add specific green spaces to the range of routes, without requiring a long circuit to be the focus.
Rodgau Beach has a water playground in its textile bathing area. As seasonal opening arrangements may change, check the latest operating information before your visit. This means the option remains subject to its seasonal availability when you plan.
History at Churches and the Memorial
The Rollwald Camp Memorial is located on the former cemetery of the Rollwald penal camp, in a park-like setting. The site’s historical context is thus an integral part of the place itself. Rochus Church is another historic gem in Rodgau and is associated with artistic treasures. At the end of the 19th century, it replaced the Rochus Chapel, which had been consecrated in 1692; at the end of the 1970s, it was extensively renovated and expanded. This timeline gives the church its own architectural history, distinct from the themes of the history trails.
Plan Activities and Accommodation to Suit Your Trip
To get around locally, you can make use of the S-Bahn stations in every district and the sections of the circular route that can be combined with the train. If you are travelling by bicycle, check the current rules for taking it on board; the GPX data provided can also help you navigate the route itself.
Discover more destinations: Offenbach am Main, Heusenstamm, Egelsbach, Rödermark, Dreieich, Hainburg, Dudenhofen, Dietzenbach
For the overview of the wider travel area: Offenbach.
