Best river trails in Erbach

4.3(18 reviews)

Explore the most popular river trails near Erbach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Marbach Reservoir Circular
4.0 (9)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Varied, popular circular trail in Erbach, Hesse. This picturesque route takes you around the Marbach reservoir. There are many recreational and leisure opportunities here, such as swimming, boating, windsurfing, sailing, fishing and hiking. Highlights: - Great views over the dam - Native fish species - Car parking facilities - Arrival by bus possible
#2 - Rundwanderweg 4: Eulbach-Weg
4.2 (2)·Moderate·15.9 km·Est. 4.5–5 hr
Popular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park A shady hike that leads through beautiful beech forests. On the way back is the Habermannskreuz restaurant, which invites you to stop for a bite to eat. A quick refreshment here makes the last ascent of the hike seem less strenuous. The hike begins in Eulbach.
#3 - Loop trail Odenwaldkreis 5: Wildlife park trail Brudergrund
3.8 (3)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. From the Lustgarten Erbach, you walk along the Roßbächlein stream to the Mossauer Höhe. You return to the starting point via Galgenberg and Sophienhöhe. Highlights of the hike: - Mossauer Höhe - Galgenberg - Sophienhöhe - Brudergrund - Erbach Castle
#4 - Rundwanderweg Erbach 9
5.0 (2)·Easy·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
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#5 - Odenwaldtour von Erbach durch Wald Michelbach nach Großumstadt
4.0 (1)·Hard·76.1 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
#6 - Rundwanderweg Erbach 2
5.0 (1)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#7 - Rundwanderweg Erbach 3
Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#8 - Rundwanderweg Erbach 1
Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#9 - Erbach to Amorbach (section of the Niebelungensteig)
Hard·63.9 km·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
This hike runs along the Niebelungensteig trail. The route corresponds to the two stage destinations from Erbach to Hesselbach and Hesselbach to Amorbach (stages 4 and 5).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Erbach?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Erbach is Odenwaldtour von Erbach durch Wald Michelbach nach Großumstadt. This trail is estimated to be 76.1 km long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Erbach?

Erbach: With an ascent of 2,042 m, Erbach to Amorbach (section of the Niebelungensteig) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Odenwaldtour von Erbach durch Wald Michelbach nach Großumstadt with 1,359 m of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Erbach?

The most popular and difficult river trail in Erbach is Odenwaldtour von Erbach durch Wald Michelbach nach Großumstadt with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.