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Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

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Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

04:57

80.3km

1,260m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 79.6 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.62 km

Himbächel Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Himbächel Viaduct is a single-track viaduct of the Odenwaldbahn in the section Erbach-Hetzbach in the Odenwald at kilometer 24.54 across the valley of Himbachel. The viaduct was completed in …

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8.14 km

Viewpoint

11.7 km

Königsbrunnen

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The well has drinking water quality and is a welcome refreshment after the rise of Hetzbach

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13.8 km

View of the Odenwald Hills

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Who still has questions why he should visit the Odenwald. Just come here and enjoy.

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14.4 km

Reußenkreuz

Mountain Pass

20.6 km

View of Sensbachtal from Hornissenbuckel

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Nice place to rest with a great view

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30.1 km

The Itter Canal is actually called Oberwasserkanal and begins at the Ittertalsperre, the so-called reservoir.
The Ittertalsperre was built in 1923 to protect against flooding. Some of the stored water …

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33.2 km

Rosenturm

Ruins

34.0 km

View of Eberbach

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If you're on the Neckartal Cycle Path or the Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg, you can look over the town of Eberbach from here. If you have the time and inclination, then the detour …

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42.0 km

Weidenau von Hirschhorn

Nature Reserve

43.3 km

Neckar Bend at Hirschhorn

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Probably the longest curve in the world ... well, at least in the Odenwald. Wonderful backdrop with mountains, train, river and idyll. The asphalt is great and usually hardly any traffic.

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45.4 km

Hirschhorn Castle

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If Heidelberg is too crowded for you, come here! Beautiful old town, a pretty castle and great views. Plus an almost complete city wall. All this without an entrance fee and with relatively few tourists, a real gem!

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80.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.4 km

9.30 km

9.28 km

6.07 km

1.11 km

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

23.4 km

19.3 km

3.43 km

970 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 5 June

23°C

9°C

48 %

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Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

Himbächel Viaduct

Königsbrunnen

View of the Odenwald Hills

View of Sensbachtal from Hornissenbuckel

Itterkanal Path

View of Eberbach

Neckar Bend at Hirschhorn

Hirschhorn Castle

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