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Hesse
Odenwaldkreis
Erbach

Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

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Germany
Hesse
Odenwaldkreis
Erbach

Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

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5.0

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Himbächel Viaduct – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Erbach (Odenwald)

05:02

82.8km

1,290m

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: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 82.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

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

Viewpoint

3

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

5

20.6 km

View of Sensbachtal from Hornissenbuckel

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Nice place to rest with a great view

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6

30.1 km

Itterkanal Path

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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

8

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

10

43.3 km

Neckar Bend at Hirschhorn

Highlight • River

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, you should come here! Beautiful old town, 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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56.5 km

Ridge Road from Beerfelden to Rothenberg

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Almost flat road on a ridge between Beerfelden and Rothenberg. Good asphalt and great views.

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82.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

18.1 km

9.78 km

6.07 km

494 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

22.2 km

13.6 km

3.04 km

1.10 km

150 m

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