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Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Bad Orb

Orb Spring

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Germany
Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Bad Orb

Orb Spring

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Orb Spring

Recommended by 100 hikers out of 107

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    Location: Bad Orb, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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    1. Kurpark Bad Orb – Orbtal Kneipp Facility loop from Bad Orb

    12.7km

    03:31

    230m

    230m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Kurpark Bad Orb – Orbtal Kneipp Facility loop from Bad Orb

    12.7km

    03:31

    230m

    230m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Orb Spring – The Madstein loop from Lettgenbrunn

    5.29km

    01:36

    160m

    170m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 24, 2018

    This is where the Orb rises, which is just eleven kilometers long and flows into the Kinzig. There are a lot of springs in the area, actually six in all. One of them is called the "Saustallquelle" because the animals were only allowed to drink from it. Attention: no drinking water!

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      August 12, 2023

      The Spessartspur starts at the "An der Orbquelle" car park and initially leads uphill into the Spessartwald near Lettgenbrunn. A highlight is the "Madstein" natural monument, where seating and an information board offer space for further education. The Spessart trail continues to the "Hohen Berg" at 520 meters. Then it goes downhill again and back to the headwaters of the Orb.

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        September 10, 2021

        The Orb does not become a big river on its 11km to the confluence with the Kinzig. Nevertheless, it has created a considerable valley on the edge of the Spessart and shapes the spa gardens of Bad Orb.

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          June 12, 2024

          There is a nice rest area at the Orbquelle.

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            March 14, 2017

            Whether that is a highlight can be very doubtful. - But it's the turning point on a hiking trail and should be marked ...

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              May 24, 2023

              Quite unspectacular, the source is hidden

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                September 26, 2021

                This is the starting point of the SPESSARTSPUR "Bad Orber QUELL- und MADSTEIN-SPUR" and the Bad Orb 9 circular route and the Spessart Weg 3 lead here.

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                  August 2, 2025

                  Unspectacular, as is often the case with springs. You often think, "Wow, what is that?!" But every river begins as a small spring.

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                    July 30, 2024

                    ...is located directly next to a small parking lot...

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                      Location: Bad Orb, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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