Best backpacking trails in Michelstadt

This route follows stage 1 of the Alemannenweg and connects Erbach with Reichelsheim. Departing Schloss Erbach, the path leads through the Brudergrund wildlife park and ascends to the Mossauer Höhe near the Schmucker Brewery. Hikers continue through forests toward Morsberg, passing historic UNESCO Geopark mining panels and the Beerfurther Schlösschen before descending across open fields into the Gersprenz Valley to Schloss Reichenberg. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and...

The Alemannenweg is a 144 km (89 miles) circular long-distance walking route through the Odenwald and the Bergstraße in Germany, which is usually walked in seven daily stages from Erbach Castle to the Einhard Basilica in Michelstadt. The route runs clockwise through gently rolling woodland, valleys and impressive rock formations such as the Felsenmeer, linking medieval castle ruins, palaces and historic half-timbered villages. Consistent signposting with the blue ‘A’ makes it easy to find...