Timbered Houses & Panoramic Views - Hike 🥾 around Michelstadt

This time we will cover 17 km on a very varied circular route with wonderful panoramic views over Erbach and Michelstadt, which are historic half-timbered towns and a highlight for every hiker. The level of the climbs is moderate.

With the forest on one side, we'll pass some roads at the edge of the hills, from where we get a panoramic view over the towns in the valley. Even though we don't need shade at this time of year, the trail will pass through many forested sections. As we will walk through nature, we can refresh ourselves at the Silberbrünnchen, visit the Stockheimer Eiche and the Georgsbuche and rest in the Hermannstempel or in the temple on the Sophienhöhe, enjoying the beautiful panoramic view.

As being said, on this varied route we will not only walk through the forest, but also both through the old town of Erbach and the old town of Erbach, where we will admire the half-timbered houses. The famous Gothic town hall of Michelstadt and the neo-baroque castle of the former royal seat of Erbach are going to be the highlights of this tour.

Dinner at the end of the hike at the restaurant "Michelstädter Rathausbräu" in Michelstadt https://www.rathausbraeu.de.

• Total length: 17,6 km
• Uphill: 320 m
• Downhill: 320 m

== Meeting point / Ticket ==
At the train station in Frankfurt at track 12 (Frankfurt Hbf) at 10:15.

Our train RE85 starts from platform 12 at 10:38 and we arrive at Michelstadt Bahnhof at 11:56. We take the train RB82 back at 19:11 from Bahnhof Michelstadt train station to Frankfurt Hbf and will be there at 20:32.

For most people sharing a "Hessen-Ticket" will be the cheapest option (if you don't have a Deutschlandticket) to cover the costs for the transport. The ticket costs 41,00 € and is valid for up to 5 people. At the meeting point we will figure out the ticket situation and buy tickets according to our needs. Don't buy a "Hessen-Ticket" in advance. We will share the total costs of the Tickets needed by the number of people that want to have a spot on it.

For people coming by car: We meet at 11:56 at Michelstadt Bahnhof. Please be there in time!

== Tour ==
More information about the hiking route under the following link https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/52451714
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== IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT "RSVP YES" AND "NO SHOW" ==
We have to put some simple rules in place to ease the planning and organizing of hikes and to allow more people to attend. Please don't RSVP YES to simply hold your spot on the event and then drop out at the last minute or simply not show up having decided to do something else that day. Doing so you are not letting other people attend the event, not attending yourself. Repeated history of NO SHOWS could lead you to be bumped to the waiting list or to be removed from the group. The RSVP time is usually closing 1-2 days before the event, in order for people on the waiting list to have time to prepare for attending. Out of respect for others please update your RSVP Status from YES to NO if you will not make it to participate, before the RSVP deadline. If you have to cancel your attendance after the RSVP time has closed, please send a message to the Organizers, so that people from the waiting list can jump in.

== Safety disclaimer ==
The organizers in this group aren't professional hike leaders. You are responsible for your personal safety. Please try and stay as safe as possible, use proper clothing and footwear, have water with you, be alert to the environment, watch out for outdoor dangers and stay on the trail always.