Odenwaldklub HW 27, Seligenstadt - Waldbrunn - Bad Rappenau
A loop of 134.4 km from Schaafheim-Schlierb.. Along the way you climb 2,693 m and descend 2,651 m; the highest point is at 566 m. Walking time about 41 h – comfortably done in 7 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 13 °C
Along the way
- km 2.3 Wartturm Schaafheim Viewpoint
- km 8.3 Hütte "Dorndieler Pflanzgarten" Shelter
- km 13.1 Scheuerberg Summit · 305 m
- km 14.6 Breuberg Summit · 306 m
- km 18.0 Dammberg Summit · 366 m
- km 19.3 Am Dreieck Spring
- km 19.7 Dorfbrunnen Spring
- km 32.7 Zuckerbuckelhütte Shelter
- km 32.9 Aussichtspunkt Zuckerbuckel Viewpoint
- km 33.5 Katzenbuckel Summit · 449 m
- km 35.1 Mufflons Viewpoint
- km 35.1 Wisente Viewpoint
- km 35.3 Damwild/Rotwild Viewpoint
- km 42.5 Baurück Summit · 529 m
- km 42.9 Setzers Brunnen Spring
- km 44.2 Kohlberg Summit · 560 m
- km 46.2 Rudelsberg Summit · 514 m
- km 48.7 Krähberg Summit · 555 m
- km 50.2 Schutzhütte Talblick Shelter
- km 50.9 Hesseheckenberg Summit · 502 m
- km 51.4 Das Steinhäusel Shelter
- km 51.6 Riesenhöhe Summit · 504 m
- km 52.3 Knosebuckel Summit · 510 m
- km 54.9 Hornisseberg Summit · 448 m
- km 57.9 Wüsttal-Quelle Spring
- km 77.6 Waldhütte Shelter
- km 81.4 Kirchenblick Viewpoint
- km 81.7 Kalkofen-Hütte Shelter
- km 82.1 Aussichtspunkt "Linde" Viewpoint
- km 86.4 Mörtelsteiner Kalkofen Viewpoint
- km 93.8 Musenquelle Spring
- km 112.8 Besucherplattform Przewalski-Wildpferde Viewpoint
- km 126.8 Wartehäuschen Fähre Shelter
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 7 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Dammberg
Stage ends near Waldhütte
Stage ends near Besucherplattform Przewalski-Wildpferde
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Odenwaldklub HW 27, Seligenstadt - Waldbrunn - Bad Rappenau” trail?
About 134.4 km as a loop. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Odenwaldklub HW 27, Seligenstadt - Waldbrunn - Bad Rappenau” trail have?
About 2,693 m of ascent and 2,651 m of descent. The lowest point is at 110 m, the highest at 566 m.
How long does the “Odenwaldklub HW 27, Seligenstadt - Waldbrunn - Bad Rappenau” trail take?
Plan for about 41 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 7 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Odenwaldklub HW 27, Seligenstadt - Waldbrunn - Bad Rappenau” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.