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The Top 10 Gorges in Odenwaldkreis

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 10

to choose from in Odenwaldkreis. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Odenwaldkreis.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

Fairy Tale Trail in the Obrunn Gorge

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The Obrunn Gorge is a deep valley in the Obrunngraben, also known as the Obrunnbach, between Höchst im Odenwald and Rimhorn in the Odenwald district in Hesse. The Obrunn Gorge Fairy Tale Path has been in it since around 1920.

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Lower Entrance of Obrunn Gorge

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If you want to run up the gorge, this is the place for you.

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Chicken Ladder Obrunn Gorge

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The Obrunnschlucht is the fairytale forest par excellence. You can easily cross the rather steep gorge via the chicken ladder

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Laudenbach Valley

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Think about a saying for the summit book ... an entry in the hut book is “compulsory” 😊

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Airlenbacher Valley Floor

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For decades I only lived a few kilometers next door and was now in the Airlenbacher Talgrund for the first time.
A nice to drive way with asphalt and good …

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Obrunnschlucht Trail Biking Notice

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Little hint
Get off and push or drive around 🤔

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Valley Between Unter-Ostern and Bockenrod

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Short, beautiful field path in the valley between the Reichelsheim districts of Unter-Ostern and Bockenrod

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Mösselbachtal

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The Mösselbachtal, with a detour to the Weiß-Frauen-Brunnen, is always fun to drive.

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Valley in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Stop for a break on the sun terrace in the Gasthof Zur Krone or in the inn

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Kastaniental

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A beautiful valley. You have to see it, because the pictures don't even begin to capture its beauty.

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Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Odenwaldkreis region by region:

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Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Odenwaldkreis for your next adventure:

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The Top 10 Gorges in Odenwaldkreis

Fairy Tale Trail in the Obrunn Gorge

Lower Entrance of Obrunn Gorge

Chicken Ladder Obrunn Gorge

Laudenbach Valley

Airlenbacher Valley Floor

Obrunnschlucht Trail Biking Notice

Valley Between Unter-Ostern and Bockenrod

Mösselbachtal

Valley in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Kastaniental

Other adventures in Odenwaldkreis

Most popular routes in Odenwaldkreis

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