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. For registration and payment information, please contact the Eberbach Tourist Information Office at Tel. 06271 – 87242 or tourismus@eberbach.de; tickets can also be booked online at the Eber Ticket Shop www.eber-ticket-shop.de. Schöllenbach – Waldleiningen Castle, (approx. 11 km / 5 hours) From the Eberbach train station, we take the VIAS to the “Hesseneck Schöllenbach” station. After passing the Quellkirche Schöllenbach and “Badisch Schöllenbach” (which belongs to the Eberbach district), we climb up to Waldleiningen Castle. We then hike to the Zwing small fort (Jägerwiese) and the “Hohe Langhälde” summit. In Hesselbach, we stop for a break at the “Grüner Baum” before hiking down to the “Hesseneck Schöllenbach” train station. **Difficulty:** moderate (490 m elevation gain) **Meeting point:** Eberbach train station at 10:15 a.m.