Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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910 m

Borenberg Spring

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The source was taken in 1994 and shows this year as an inscription (above the watercourse). There is a large drinking water reservoir above the spring. Next to the bubbling …

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2.95 km

Eckkopf Observation Tower

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Beautiful tower on the Eckkopf. Great view! At the bottom of the tower, local clubs host the numerous hikers / cyclists.

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3.61 km

Eckkopf Spring

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The corner head spring is well hidden, here it usually just trickles.

Anyone coming down from the corner head tends to miss them at speed.

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4.15 km

Forest Trail Near Eckkopf Tower

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Lots of rest and nature - even on public holidays!

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4.98 km

View of Wachenheim and the Rhine Plain

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Great foresight over the Rhine plain to the Odenwald.
Unfortunately, sitting is not easy here: the rest bench is pretty broken - and is gradually being overgrown by blackberry bushes.

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8.41 km

Seating area at crossroads

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Rest area with benches and a table.

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8.71 km

Beautiful path on the ridge

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Parallel also leads a broad forest road. The path is much more attractive.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

4.36 km

371 m

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.52 km

1.32 km

979 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 March

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