Gorxheimertal: Hiking and Nature in the Odenwald

Gorxheimertal lies in the southwestern crystalline Odenwald. The municipality stretches across the Grundelbach valley and the ridges to its north and south. Around 46 percent of the municipal area is forested.

Landscape and Ridges

The Vorderer Odenwald is considered the area's natural region and is characterized by crystalline rock. At 461 meters, Daumberg is the highest elevation in Gorxheimertal. The valley, ridges, and forest frame the municipality's landscape.

Hiking in Gorxheimertal

A marked network of hiking trails covering just under 36 kilometers runs around the municipality. Six official hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty are available to help you choose a route. The official hiking trails generally start in the valley along the main road. Before setting out, check the local signs and the latest information about starting points, as routes and starting arrangements may change.

Routes and Destinations

The G1 Wachenberg Trail is a 6.5-kilometer loop starting at the western entrance to Gorxheim. It climbs to the Hesse-Baden border trail; a detour leads to Wachenburg Castle. The 4.8-kilometer G2 Gorxenkopf Trail offers viewpoints looking toward Wachenburg and Windeck castles. The G6 Dörrberg Trail runs over Dörrberg to the Gängelbach valley and offers a view of Daummühle; it is 3.9 kilometers long.

The G10 Daumberg Trail runs for 5.5 kilometers around the highest elevation in the Gorxheim valley. The G9 Waldkopf Trail runs for 8.8 kilometers to the Löhrbach ridge trail, Teufelsstein, and Wingertsberg; this route also offers beautiful views. If choosing by distance, G6 and G9 mark the shortest and longest of the trails described individually here. The G2 viewpoints, the detour to Wachenburg on G1, and the valley and ridge destinations on the other routes offer additional specific points for comparison.

Mountain Biking

As a mountain biking option, the GO1 is a loop around Gorxheimertal. It is about 33 kilometers long and includes around 1,000 meters of elevation gain. The start and finish are at Gemaid-Fitz-Platz by the town hall. Before your ride, check the latest trail conditions and signage, as these may change.

Church and Practical Information

The church houses a tapestry depicting Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. The tailor Franz Ende made it using 96,000 stitches. Since renovations in 2021, the church and community center have had step-free access; there is also an accessible restroom. If these features are important for your plans, check them again before you travel.

A hiking map created in collaboration with the Geo-Naturpark covers Gorxheimertal and neighboring municipalities and is offered for sale. Check its availability before purchasing.

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