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49.43, 8.88 · rel 8446749
International network E8 · REL 8446749

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg

27,7 km from Buchen (Odenwald) to Tauberbischofsheim through alpine terrain and lakes.

Buchen (Odenwald) Tauberbischofsheim linear
27,7km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
34 views
2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins 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

Südvariante von Harthausen nach Tauberbischofsheim

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Water monument summit viewpoint ruins
Braun-Quelle Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Ludwig Wedekind monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Igelsbach Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Dorfbrunnen Igelsbach Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Städtepartnerschaft 1981 monument · 27 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Robert Gummel monument · 39 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Feuerberg summit · 39 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Carl Langbein monument · 42 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Kaisereiche viewpoint · 137 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Burg Hundheim ruins · 168 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Heinrich Krieger monument · 210 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Galgenberg summit · 217 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Aussichtsturm Ochsenkopf viewpoint · 251 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Joseph von Eichendorff monument · 301 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Stöckberg summit · 310 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Philipp Rudolph monument · 334 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Streitbrunnen Water · 368 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Steinerner Tisch monument · 374 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Ochsenkopf summit · 379 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Hungerberg summit · 442 m off route 0,0 km 0%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 13,9 km 27,7 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg is 27.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg takes approximately 6h 55min to complete.
No, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Buchen (Odenwald) to Tauberbischofsheim. Plan ahead for return transport.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg starts at Buchen (Odenwald).
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg is maintained and managed by European Ramblers Association.
Yes, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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