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49.56, 8.82 · rel 1174041
black-yellow Local network 5 · REL 1174041

Galgenhöhenweg

A 2,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Hessen.

Loop walk start = finish · Hessen
2,8km Distance
light Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
loop Shape
29 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Lively Uncrowded Family friendly

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

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Über die Galgenhöhe mit schönen Ausblicken nach Wald-Michelbach und zurück.

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03 · 8 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Attraction summit monument
Solar-Draisine Überwaldbahn Attraction · 297 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Geisberg summit · 375 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Gedenkstein für hier 1849 gefallene Freiheitskämpfer monument · 451 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Galgenhöhe summit · 84 m off route 2,8 km 100%
Gedenkstein für Blitzopfer monument · 176 m off route 2,8 km 100%
Galgenhöhe summit · 204 m off route 2,8 km 100%
Steinkreuznest Attraction · 390 m off route 2,8 km 100%
Schuh-Stein monument · 499 m off route 2,8 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 1,4 km 2,8 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Galgenhöhenweg is 2.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Galgenhöhenweg takes approximately 43 min to complete.
Yes, Galgenhöhenweg is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Galgenhöhenweg starts near coordinates 49.5646, 8.8245.
Galgenhöhenweg is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Galgenhöhenweg is maintained and managed by Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald.
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