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International network E8 · REL 8446749

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg

11,6 km from Buchen (Odenwald) to Tauberbischofsheim through alpine terrain and mountains.

Buchen (Odenwald) Tauberbischofsheim linear
11,6km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Südvariante von Harthausen nach Tauberbischofsheim

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03 · 10 points along the route

What will you encounter?

castle summit monument Attraction
Burgruine Schweinberg castle · 257 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Klesbuckel summit · on the route 7,6 km 65%
Zipf-Kreisel monument · on the route 11,6 km 100%
Bischemer Krote Attraction · 161 m off route 11,6 km 100%
Denkmal monument · 185 m off route 11,6 km 100%
Zwinger Attraction · 202 m off route 11,6 km 100%
Ritterberg summit · 348 m off route 11,6 km 100%
Fuhrmannsloch Attraction · 381 m off route 11,6 km 100%
Bismarcksäule Tauberbischofsheim monument · 487 m off route 11,6 km 100%
Gefallene Gefecht bei Tauberbischofsheim, preußische Infanterieregimenter Nr. 15 und 55 monument · 488 m off route 11,6 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 5,8 km 11,6 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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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg is 11.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg takes approximately 2h 54min 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 moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
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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