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50.04, 9.38 · rel 22963
black-white Regional network E · REL 22963

Eselsweg

112,2 km from Schlüchtern to Großheubach through alpine terrain and lakes.

Schlüchtern Großheubach linear
112,2km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
27 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Der Eselsweg ist ein Höhenweg, der fast keine Ortschaften berührt und vermutlich schon seit 2.000 Jahren benutzt wird. Seinen Namen hat er von den Eselskarawanen im Mittelalter, die Salz von Bad Orb nach Miltenberg zur Einschiffung brachten.

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Water Attraction summit monument viewpoint
Jossaquelle Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Echterspfahl Attraction · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Geiersberg summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Ospis summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Volkertskreuz monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Zypresseneck Attraction · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Koloseus-Engel monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Altes Rathaus Attraction · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Hetzberg summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Rosskopf summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Orkan Wiebke monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
1796 monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Heidenplatte summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Müßbrunnen Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Schwarzkopf summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Pollasch-Denkmal monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Falkenberg summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Efflingsberg summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Bösbornkopf summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Pollasch viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 56,1 km 112,2 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Eselsweg is 112.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Eselsweg takes approximately 27h 55min to complete.
No, Eselsweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Schlüchtern to Großheubach. Plan ahead for return transport.
Eselsweg starts at Schlüchtern.
Eselsweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Eselsweg is maintained and managed by Spessartbund.
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