The water stream, today known as Ursel creek, has played a significant role for Oberursel in early times - not only for providing water to the residents. Water potentiated the development of agriculture and therefore ensured and increased economic wealth. While the textile industry as well as oil and grinding mills industry prospered, the numerous mills on Ursel creek created new jobs.
This route will take you through the nature´s and industrial history of Oberursel, assisted by numerous information boards. The route is marked by the symbol „ mill wheel with shrimp" (rivulogammarus pulex - a crustacean common in creeks).
More information is provided in the leaflet „Mühlenwanderweg am Urselbach“ (the mills´route on Ursel creek) which can be obtained for €2 at the office of the city marketing Oberursel.
The Society for Local History and Geography also offers guided tours.
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Starting point: Oberursel Hohemark, Wanderparkplatz
Route: along Ursel creek through the entire town, 23 information boards, about 11 km, no climbing necessary
Return point: Krebsmuehle, not far from subway stop U3 Niederursel
Restaurants: all over town
Restaurant „Die Linse“ in Krebsmuehle, Tel. 06171/ 730 18
Open: Mon. - Fri. 06.00 pm - 12:00 mid, Sat. 02:00 pm - 12:00 mid, Sun. 12:00 noon - 12:00 mid
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