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Walking route · Groß-Umstadt · Updated on 14 November 2026

Odenwaldklub HW 23, Groß Umstadt -Höchst (Odw.) - Reichartshausen walk

Odenwaldklub HW 23, Groß Umstadt -Höchst (Odw.) - Reichartshausen is a walk of 85.1 km from Groß-Umstadt. Along the way you'll find 251 benches, 5 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 85.1 km
  • ± 21:35 h
  • ↑ 1,595 m · ↓ 1,527 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Groß-Umstadt

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 11.5 km · 5 benches

    Water point

    11.5 km

  3. 630 m · bench

    Public toilet and bike pump

    12.2 km

  4. 30.4 km · 33 benches

    Public toilet

    42.5 km

  5. 492 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    43 km

  6. 297 m · bench

    Public toilet

    43.3 km

  7. 4.8 km · 3 benches

    Honesty box

    48.1 km

  8. 795 m · 2 benches

    Museum der Oberzent

    48.9 km

    Public toilet

  9. 1.2 km · 21 benches

    Public toilet

    50 km

  10. 17.1 km · 89 benches

    Public toilet

    67.1 km

  11. 505 m · 8 benches

    Public toilet and 2 water fountains and refill points

    67.6 km

  12. 237 m · 24 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    67.9 km

  13. 17.2 km · 62 benches

    Finish

    85.1 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 30.4 kmBetween 12.2 km and 42.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

1 sight along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Museum: Museum der Oberzent

    Museum · after 48.9 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,595 m
Down
↓ 1,527 m
Highest point
494 m
Lowest point
129 m
  • 5-10% slope · 23.1 km
  • 10-15% slope · 3 km
  • 15-20% slope · 855 m
  • 8 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

85.1 km in total
  • Track: 59.1 km
  • Street: 11.1 km
  • Path: 7.3 km
  • Road: 4.4 km
  • Busy road: 1.8 km
  • Footpath: 800 m
  • Stairs: 8 stairs
  • Cycleway: 25 m

Surfaces

85.1 km in total
  • Gravel: 38.8 km
  • Asphalt: 23 km
  • Unpaved: 9.5 km
  • Paved: 3.6 km
  • Natural: 1.1 km
  • Unknown: 9 km

About the walking route Odenwaldklub HW 23, Groß Umstadt -Höchst (Odw.) - Reichartshausen

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Odenwaldklub HW 23, Groß Umstadt -Höchst (Odw.) - Reichartshausen is a walking route of 85.1 km that starts in Groß-Umstadt. It does not end where it starts. You start in Groß Umstadt and finish in Reichartshausen. Along the way you pass Museum der Oberzent (after 48.9 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,595 m in total and descend 1,527 m. There are 8 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 21:35 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (59.1 km), street (11.1 km) and path (7.3 km). Of the surface, 38.8 km gravel and 23 km asphalt. For 9 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 251 benches, 5 water fountains and refill points, 9 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box. You can fill your bottle after 11.5 km, after 67.6 km, after 67.7 km and after 67.9 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 30.4 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1OhrsbergturmOhrsbergturmObservation tower · 613 m from the route
  2. 2Galgen BeerfeldenGalgen BeerfeldenAttraction · 654 m from the route
  3. 3Himbächel-ViaduktHimbächel-ViaduktAttraction · 755 m from the route
  4. 4GruberhofGruberhofMuseum · 848 m from the route
  5. 5Burgruine EberbachBurgruine EberbachCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  6. 6FreiensteinFreiensteinCastle · 1.6 km from the route
  7. 7Wamboltsches SchlösschenWamboltsches SchlösschenArchaeological site · 1.8 km from the route
  8. 8Burg StolzeneckBurg StolzeneckCastle · 2.2 km from the route
  9. 9Schloss NausesSchloss NausesCastle · 2.4 km from the route
  10. 10Beerfurther SchlösschenBeerfurther SchlösschenCastle · 2.5 km from the route
  11. 11EmichsburgEmichsburgCastle · 2.5 km from the route
  12. 12Deutsches ElfenbeinmuseumDeutsches ElfenbeinmuseumMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  13. 13Erbacher SchlossErbacher SchlossAttraction · 3.1 km from the route
  14. 14FronhofFronhofMuseum · 3.2 km from the route
  15. 15Burgruine SchnellertsBurgruine SchnellertsRuins · 3.2 km from the route
  16. 16Burg BreubergBurg BreubergCastle · 3.3 km from the route
  17. 17Veste OtzbergVeste OtzbergAttraction · 3.4 km from the route
  18. 18ViewpointViewpointViewpoint · 3.8 km from the route
  19. 19Mühlhäuser SchlößchenMühlhäuser SchlößchenRuins · 4 km from the route
  20. 20Aussichtsturm KatzenbuckelAussichtsturm KatzenbuckelObservation tower · 4.1 km from the route
  21. 21EinhardsbasilikaEinhardsbasilikaAttraction · 4.1 km from the route
  22. 22Hoher SteinHoher SteinMemorial · 4.2 km from the route
  23. 23Odenwald- und SpielzeugmuseumOdenwald- und SpielzeugmuseumMuseum · 4.4 km from the route
  24. 24KellereiKellereiAttraction · 4.4 km from the route
  25. 25Historisches RathausHistorisches RathausAttraction · 4.4 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Odenwaldklub HW 23, Groß Umstadt -Höchst (Odw.) - Reichartshausen?

Odenwaldklub HW 23, Groß Umstadt -Höchst (Odw.) - Reichartshausen is 85.1 km long. Allow ± 21:35 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Groß Umstadt to Reichartshausen.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Groß-Umstadt.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 1,595 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 9 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 30.4 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 5 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Museum der Oberzent.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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