Marbach Reservoir – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Eicholzheim

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Marbach Reservoir – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Eicholzheim

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Marbach Reservoir – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Eicholzheim

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117km

1,680m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.6 km

Reisenbach Climb to Fernmeldeturm Reisenbach

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Another low-traffic Odenwald jewel for road cycling. The route initially climbs only gently in the quite idyllic valley floor, after about 5 kilometers the gradient increases, but always remains moderate …

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43.5 km

Krähberg Serpentines

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Beautiful serpentine on the Krähberg climb

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47.9 km

Marbach Reservoir

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Simply enjoy the reservoir away from the main road. If you're on a racing bike, just turn left onto the bridge. With cross tires you can also ride south of the reservoir - far away from the main road.

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49.6 km

Himbächel Viaduct

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The Himbächel Viaduct is a single-track viaduct of the Odenwaldbahn in the section Erbach-Hetzbach in the Odenwald at kilometer 24.54 across the valley of Himbachel. The viaduct was completed in …

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50.8 km

Stone Monument in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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The title says it all! A beautiful little road that is ideal for racing cyclists and is located away from busy roads.

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56.2 km

Waldgasthaus-Pension Gebhardshütte

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Beautiful trail, also suitable for racing bikes

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81.7 km

Würzberg–Hesselbach Forest Road

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Glide through a beautiful forest on very smooth asphalt with very little motor traffic.

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88.8 km

Scenic road through the Itter Valley and Limes in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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The title says it all, really very little traffic.

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.1 km

11.9 km

7.89 km

4.64 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

111 km

5.84 km

225 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 3, 2026,1. RR-Tour 2026 - Im Odenwald unterwegs 120/1400

A very beautiful route! A quiet climb up the Sensbach valley and across to Beerfelden. Newly paved (2025) cycle path past the Königsbrunnen fountain from Hetzbach up to Bullau. Optional visit to the Bullau shrine. A break in Erbach is recommended. An unpleasant climb on the main road to Würzberg. From there, another long cycle path leads to Hesselbach. Finally, …

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