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Auerbach Castle – Melibokus Observation Tower loop from Bensheim-Auerbach

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Auerbach Castle – Melibokus Observation Tower loop from Bensheim-Auerbach

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5.0

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Auerbach Castle – Melibokus Observation Tower loop from Bensheim-Auerbach

02:16

19.0km

580m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.69 km

Viewpoint

3.14 km

Auerbach Castle

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Auerbach Castle is one of the most famous castle complexes on Bergstrasse. What is particularly fascinating is the unique view of the Rhine plain and the Odenwald.

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8.89 km

Herrenweg Trail Toward Auerbach Castle

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11.2 km

Top of the world Bensheim

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At the highest point in Bensheim

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11.2 km

Melibokus Observation Tower

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Even without climbing the tower, you can't complain about the view here

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View over the Rhine Plain from Melibokus

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In misty or foggy weather you can actually save the summit, but the rather dense forest around it is very mystical.

In clear weather, the view in the west to …

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19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.00 km

2.42 km

1.02 km

546 m

231 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.23 km

5.71 km

2.01 km

1.88 km

1.66 km

408 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 5 July

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Auerbach Castle – Melibokus Observation Tower loop from Bensheim-Auerbach

Auerbach Castle

Herrenweg Trail Toward Auerbach Castle

Top of the world Bensheim

Melibokus Observation Tower

View over the Rhine Plain from Melibokus

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