Eberbach Goes Hiking

From April through October, the town of Eberbach offers guided hikes led by hiking guide Dr. Susanna Büchner. The joy of hiking together is combined with information on the geological, cultural, and historical highlights of the hike. Various route lengths are available, ranging from 3.5 to 6 hours (10 to 20 km). A tour lasting up to 3.5 hours costs €5 per person; a tour lasting 4 hours or more costs €10 per person; train or bus fares may apply. Registration and payment information are available at the Eberbach Tourist Information Office, tel. 06271 – 87242 or tourismus@eberbach.de; tickets can also be booked online at the Eber Ticket Shop www.eber-ticket-shop.de. **Igelsbach – Eberbach** (Neckarsteig, Höchster Baum), (approx. 13 km / 4.5 hours) After the bus ride to “Igelsbach Wendeplatz” (Hirschhorn), we pass a historic apple press, the Streitbrunnen fountain, and the Tannenkopfhütte in Igelsbach. After enjoying a panoramic view of Eberbach and Pleutersbach, we climb up to the Forest Classroom (Eberbach); from there, the Neckarsteig trail leads to Itterberg. We ascend this hill to the Hiobskehren Hut. On the descent, we pass the “Tallest Tree in the Odenwald.” After a short loop around the circular mountain Ohrsberg, we finish the tour at the train station. **Difficulty:** moderate (320 m ascent / 460 m descent, good basic fitness required) **Meeting point:** Eberbach train station at 10:15 a.m.