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49.70, 8.54 · rel 2096537
49.70, 8.54 · rel 2096537
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West
26,7 km from Hofheim (Lampertheim) to Hochstädten (Bensheim) through lakes and urban area.
Hofheim (Lampertheim)
→
Hochstädten (Bensheim)
linear
26,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
32
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
4× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× monument
4× viewpoint
2× Water
Dr. Ekkehard Lommel
monument ·
on the route
26,7 km
100%
Johann Christian Brückmann
monument ·
on the route
26,7 km
100%
Baumgruppe Corylus Colurna
monument ·
on the route
26,7 km
100%
Jerusalem-Friedensmal
monument ·
on the route
26,7 km
100%
Willi Giesin Gedenkstein
monument ·
43 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Paul Sieben Gedenkstein
monument ·
52 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Ernst Pasque
monument ·
66 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Leonhardt-Ruh
monument ·
102 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Marienplatz
monument ·
137 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Zedernblick
viewpoint ·
162 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Freundschaftsaltar
monument ·
175 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Luisendenkmal
monument ·
183 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Neun Aussichten
viewpoint ·
217 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Altarberg
viewpoint ·
243 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Erinnerung an Schneewittchen -Schneeweißchen-
monument ·
256 m off route
26,7 km
100%
In Liebe und Dank
monument ·
262 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Scheffel-Platz
viewpoint ·
272 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Emmerlingsborn
Water ·
320 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Unterstellhütte des Kur- und Verkehrsverein Auerbach 1866 e.V.
monument ·
356 m off route
26,7 km
100%
Goethebrunnen
Water ·
448 m off route
26,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West is 26.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West takes approximately 6h 38min to complete.
No, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hofheim (Lampertheim) to Hochstädten (Bensheim). Plan ahead for return transport.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West starts at Hofheim (Lampertheim).
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West is maintained and managed by European Ramblers Association.
Yes, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald West is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.