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Eberbach castle ruins – Emichsburg Ruins loop from Eberbach

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Eberbach castle ruins – Emichsburg Ruins loop from Eberbach

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5.0

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Eberbach castle ruins – Emichsburg Ruins loop from Eberbach

06:35

22.4km

610m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very 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 15, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.12 km

Viewpoint

2.03 km

Eberbach castle ruins

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Eberbach Castle consists of three separate castles, above the city of Eberbach.

The castle ruins can be reached from a forest car park on Neue Dielbacher Straße, or via a …

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4.05 km

Emichsburg Ruins

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the remains of a hunting lodge

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4.45 km

Small pond on the way to Katzenbuckel

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Small, enchanted pond right on the way to Katzenbuckel

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4.85 km

Shelter on the Karl-Drais Cycle Path

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This refuge is a bit off the Karl-Drais cycle path, a bit hidden behind trees 🌳 🌳 🌳

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6.03 km

Freya hut and spring - highest spring in the Odenwald

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A nice, large site with plenty of seating. There's a barbecue area, although there's a sign prohibiting barbecues. The site offers little shade, and there are also toilet cabins, but they're not always accessible.

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6.40 km

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

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At the Katzenbuckelturm, the highest point in the Odenwald, there's an idyllic rest area that offers hikers a well-deserved break. Here, you'll find several seating areas perfect for enjoying the impressive view and recharging your batteries.

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19.5 km

Marienhöhe Forest Trail

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Once upon a time...that's how fairy tales usually begin. But the once beautiful, shady forest path is sadly no longer fairytale-like.

Extensive clearing work on the slope below Marienhöhe has severely damaged the path.

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

3.39 km

3.15 km

2.37 km

743 m

213 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

4.67 km

4.57 km

3.53 km

2.48 km

292 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

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Eberbach castle ruins – Emichsburg Ruins loop from Eberbach

Eberbach castle ruins

Emichsburg Ruins

Small pond on the way to Katzenbuckel

Shelter on the Karl-Drais Cycle Path

Freya hut and spring - highest spring in the Odenwald

Picnic area at Katzenbuckel Tower

Marienhöhe Forest Trail

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