Marbacher Stausee – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Mossautal

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Marbacher Stausee – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Mossautal

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Marbacher Stausee – Himbächel Viaduct loop from Mossautal

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39.0km

330m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 79 m

After 19.4 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 km

Former iron smelting site in Hüttenthal

Highlight • Historical Site

With information board on the former iron smelter.

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6.22 km

Marbacher Stausee

Highlight • Lake

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

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9.20 km

Himbächel Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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15.9 km

Café Schlossmühle and the Water Wheel, Erbach

Highlight • Cafe

The building goes back to the former castle mill, which was converted in 1874 in a neo-baroque style into the Count's stables. The design later provided the model for the redesign of the facade of Erbach Castle.

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16.0 km

Erbach Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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19.4 km

Marketplace Michelstadt

Highlight • Historical Site

The town hall is world-famous, the many half-timbered houses and listed buildings make Michelstadt a town worth seeing in the middle of the beautiful Odenwald.

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19.5 km

Old Town Hall, Michelstadt

Highlight • Historical Site

An eye-catcher in the center of Michelstadt: The town hall, beautiful half-timbered building with Gothic secular cultivation.

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22.6 km

Mümling River in Erbach

Highlight • River

The whole Mümling cycle path is recommended.

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39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

10.5 km

9.10 km

4.21 km

1.10 km

208 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

5.88 km

4.33 km

2.75 km

1.84 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

13°C

6°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 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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