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Hesse
Odenwaldkreis
Beerfelden

Himbächel Viaduct – Erbach Castle loop from Oberzent-Hetzbach

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Germany
Hesse
Odenwaldkreis
Beerfelden

Himbächel Viaduct – Erbach Castle loop from Oberzent-Hetzbach

Moderate

5.0

(11)

106

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Himbächel Viaduct – Erbach Castle loop from Oberzent-Hetzbach

01:09

17.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.05 km for 122 m

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Train Station

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1.20 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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1.87 km

Bench With a View of the Odenwald

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A bench in the shade is often used for a short break in the summer.

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2.81 km

Great break for all bikers, with or without a motor, as well as hikers. You are served very nicely and there are delicious cakes and coffee and other little things.

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6.97 km

Between the Himbächel Viaduct and Erbach, you have the option to ride away from the federal highway on a section here.

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7.91 km

The building goes back to the former castle mill, which was converted in 1874 in a neo-baroque style into the Count's stables. The design later provided the model for the redesign of the facade of Erbach Castle.

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8.01 km

Mümling River in Erbach

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The whole Mümling cycle path is recommended.

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9.14 km

Erbach Castle

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The park is a green gem in the heart of Erbach, directly at the castle. The café is a highlight for itself: there are delicious, homemade cakes.

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9.22 km

Directly at Erbach Castle

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17.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.36 km

6.27 km

2.44 km

484 m

252 m

193 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

2.13 km

994 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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