Marbacher Stausee – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Erbach Nord

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Marbacher Stausee – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Erbach Nord

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Marbacher Stausee – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Erbach Nord

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23.2km

190m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.86 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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798 m

Mümling River

Highlight • River

Bicycle path always along the Mümling, which leads to Oberburg am Main.

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1.82 km

Ice cream at Erbach Market Square

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Directly at Erbach Castle

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1.89 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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2.80 km

Bike Path Between Erbach and Lauerbach

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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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11.8 km

Marbacher Stausee

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A great photo motif, especially in the morning and evening hours.

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14.8 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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15.5 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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16.4 km

Vesperhäusle Biker Meeting Point

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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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23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

8.03 km

3.90 km

1.51 km

1.05 km

314 m

100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.31 km

2.26 km

838 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 6, 2022,41. Fahrradtour von Erbach zum Marbacher Stausee und zurück nach Michelstadt 🚲🦌🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚲

Today again with the NaTourBus from Amorbach to Erbach.
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Then to the Marbach reservoir. Unfortunately, it was not possible to drive around because everything was closed off due to a festival. Sound of the forest. Also OK. So listened for free from the other side of the river. 🏞☀️.
We are back via Erbach and then to Michelstadt. And …

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