Best lake trails in Erbach

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Explore the most popular lake 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 Loop
4.0 (9)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Varied, popular circular route in Erbach, Hesse. This scenic route takes you around the Marbach reservoir. Here you have many recreational and leisure opportunities, such as swimming, boating, windsurfing, sailing, fishing and hiking. Highlights: - Great views over the dam - Native fish species - Parking facilities - Arrival by bus possible
#2 - Loop trail Odenwaldkreis 5: Wildlife park trail Brudergrund
3.8 (3)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. From the Pleasure Garden Erbach you walk along the Rossbaechlein to the Mossauer Hoehe. Via Galgenberg and the Sophienhoehe it goes back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Mossauer Hoehe - Galgenberg - Sophienhoehe - Brudergrund - Erbach Castle
#3 - Rundwanderweg Bullau Bu1: Höhendorf-Wanderung
5.0 (1)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
The beautiful circular hiking trail leads through forests and fields around the idyllic mountain village of Bullau. On the way, some sights await hikers, including the enchanted Ebersberger Felsenmeer, the Bullauer Bild and the gentle meadow valleys of Diebsgrund and Eutergrund.
#4 - Rundwanderweg Erbach 5
5.0 (4)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#5 - Erbach to Amorbach (section of the Niebelungensteig)
Hard·39.7 mi·Est. 18.5–20.5 hr
This hike runs along the Niebelungensteig. The route corresponds to the two stages of Erbach to Hesselbach and Hesselbach to Amorbach (stages 4 and 5).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest lake trail in Erbach?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Erbach is Erbach to Amorbach (section of the Niebelungensteig). This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.

Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Erbach?

Erbach: With an ascent of 6,699 ft, Erbach to Amorbach (section of the Niebelungensteig) has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Rundwanderweg Bullau Bu1: Höhendorf-Wanderung with 1,302 ft of elevation gain.