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Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Buchen (Odenwald)

Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Buchen (Odenwald)

Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

Moderate

4.2

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Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

03:55

14.4km

200m

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 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

Wayside Shrine Trail

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There are some wayside shrines to see on the way.

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1.71 km

Wartturm on the Wartberg

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The watch tower from 1490 was used in times of war to observe whether an enemy was approaching.
Unfortunately I couldn't enjoy the view from above because the front door was locked. 😄

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1.74 km

Buchen Watchtower

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Beautiful restored watchtower. Unfortunately it was closed when we were there but you also had a great view from below.

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5.86 km

Winterholz

Forest

6.63 km

Eberstadt Caves

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An impressive experience above and below ground. The Eberstadt cave worlds combine the famous dripstone cave with exciting information about the geology, nature and history of the region 🔍🪨. Guided …

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6.79 km

Quarry Lake with Cliff and Island

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Where pickaxes were once swung and stone was mined, you can now relax by this idyllic lake.

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14.0 km

Old Town Hall and Market Square, Buchen

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Nice little town, with a couple of interesting buildings.

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14.1 km

Buchen Fools' Fountain

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I really liked this lady.

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14.2 km

St. Oswald Town Church, Michelstadt

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Beautiful church both outside and inside.
It was first mentioned in 1320.

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14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

5.28 km

2.47 km

687 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.91 km

2.19 km

1.54 km

397 m

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 10 June

17°C

8°C

53 %

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Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

Wayside Shrine Trail

Wartturm on the Wartberg

Buchen Watchtower

Eberstadt Caves

Quarry Lake with Cliff and Island

Old Town Hall and Market Square, Buchen

Buchen Fools' Fountain

St. Oswald Town Church, Michelstadt

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