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View of the Ohmtal Bridge – View of Homberg (Ohm) loop from Deckenbach

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Vogelsbergkreis

View of the Ohmtal Bridge – View of Homberg (Ohm) loop from Deckenbach

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View of the Ohmtal Bridge – View of Homberg (Ohm) loop from Deckenbach

04:01

14.7km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

6.28 km

Schächerbach Stepping Stones Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Large mossy stones and trees in the stream bed; crossing the large stones is a small challenge for some hikers and great fun for children.

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2

6.37 km

Schächerbach Stream and Waterfalls

Highlight • River

The hiking trail leads past the water in many places, a nice cool down with shade in warm weather

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3

6.60 km

Stone footbridge and natural Kneipp experience at the deserted village of Ellersdorf

Highlight • Bridge

Shortly before the old stone bridge that leads over the Schächerbach, you have the opportunity to enjoy the cold water. Treading water, which is offered in special pools with handholds …

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4

8.60 km

View of the Ohmtal Bridge

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The railway bridge from 1898 is 148 meters long and up to 15 meters high. The railway line has been shut down for several decades.

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5

9.54 km

Mill café at the Old Pletsch Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Very visually appealing, sponsored by the State of Hesse

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6

9.94 km

View of Homberg (Ohm)

Highlight • Viewpoint

For me personally the most memorable view of Homberg as part of the Schächerbach tour.

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7

9.97 km

Winding Forest Path in Vogelsberg Mountains

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A beautiful, rustic, winding forest that can be walked through on narrow paths.

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8

12.2 km

Herrnteich Pond

Highlight • Lake

A wonderful place that you pass as part of the Schächerbach tour. In the immediate vicinity is the old sand pit where the bracelet from the Viking Age was found.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

2.16 km

1.79 km

783 m

263 m

225 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

2.92 km

2.47 km

2.29 km

879 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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6°C

98 %

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