Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

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Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Buchen (Odenwald)

Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

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Wartturm on the Wartberg – Buchen Watchtower loop from Buchen im Odenwald

03:55

14.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

Wayside Shrine Trail

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There are some wayside shrines to see on the way.

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1.71 km

Wartturm on the Wartberg

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The watch tower from 1490 was used in times of war to observe whether an enemy was approaching.
Unfortunately I couldn't enjoy the view from above because the front door was locked. 😄

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1.74 km

Buchen Watchtower

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Beautiful restored watchtower. Unfortunately it was closed when we were there but you also had a great view from below.

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5.86 km

Winterholz

Forest

6.63 km

Eberstadt Caves

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An impressive experience above and below ground. The Eberstadt cave worlds combine the famous dripstone cave with exciting information about the geology, nature and history of the region 🔍🪨. Guided …

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6.79 km

Quarry Lake with Cliff and Island

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Where pickaxes were once swung and stone was mined, you can now relax by this idyllic lake.

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14.0 km

Old Town Hall and Market Square, Buchen

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Nice little town, with a couple of interesting buildings.

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14.1 km

The Buchen Fools' Fountain

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I really liked this lady.

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14.2 km

St. Oswald Town Church, Michelstadt

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Beautiful church both outside and inside.
It was first mentioned in 1320.

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14.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

5.57 km

2.35 km

622 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.75 km

1.58 km

276 m

259 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

6°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2022,Kleiner Höhlenrundweg - Buchen (Odenwald)

Not that I've forgotten how to hike. I discovered Buchen on my bike tour to Heidelberg and thought it might actually be a good place for hiking.
I chose the cave trail that leads to the stalactite cave. Unfortunately I didn't know that masks are mandatory in there, so no entry for me. (mask not included)
First half of the …

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