Lower Entrance of Obrunn Gorge – Obrunnschlucht Signpost loop from Breuberg

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Lower Entrance of Obrunn Gorge – Obrunnschlucht Signpost loop from Breuberg

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Lower Entrance of Obrunn Gorge – Obrunnschlucht Signpost loop from Breuberg

05:16

17.9km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.89 km

Miniature Trail in the Obrunn Gorge

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The path is also good to walk with children.

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7.06 km

Flintstones mobile

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Very nice replica of Fred and Wilma's hot oven 😂

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7.17 km

Totem Pole With Skull

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Here you are just waiting for the Indians to come around the corner

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7.48 km

Erlenmühle in the Obrunn Gorge

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The Erlenmühle, like the Sleeping Beauty Castle, is one of the oldest fairytale houses in the Obrunn Gorge. The buildings were built by Peter Wölfelschneider. A fatal accident in 1968 …

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7.87 km

Miniature Mouse Tower in Obronnschlucht

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A few of the beautiful miniature representations in the Obronn Gorge.

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8.26 km

Lower Entrance of Obrunn Gorge

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For the little ones among us hikers ... Adventure, exercise and nature trail all at the same time ... this is how you can awaken the fun of hiking

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8.75 km

Obrunnschlucht Signpost

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Here you will be shown the way to the gorge.

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17.4 km

Eselsweg (Historic route to Breuberg Castle)

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There are a few ways up

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

2.90 km

2.21 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

5.15 km

2.90 km

2.20 km

1.55 km

451 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2023,Burg der Burgen

One of the largest and best-preserved fortresses in Hesse, Breuberg Castle, is not to be found where one would secretly expect the stone-made claim to power of this monumentality. It neither secured any significant territory nor was it located on important river or trade routes. Far away in the northeastern Odenwald on a 150 meter high mountain cone above the …

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September 24, 2023,Burg Breuberg - Burg der Burgen modif.

Together with my friend Christopher we started this FAZ tour tip from Höchst. In fairly cool temperatures we headed towards Breuberg Castle. In great weather we went up to the keep and enjoyed the great view of Neustadt and the surrounding area before our lunch break. After a short break we continued back to Höchst via the Obrunn Gorge. Here …

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March 6, 2022,Höchst i.Odw. - Obrunnschlucht - Burg Breuberg

Demanding beautiful hike around Höchst i.Odw. Start through the Obrunn Gorge on the fairy tale path with great motifs. Continue to Breuberg Castle with a beautiful view of the Odenwald and back through beautiful forest paths.

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