Getting There and Back

Getting There and Back

Most people start the trail at the town of Michelstadt, which is easily accessible by public transport. Time tables and further information about local transportation are available in English at www.bahn.com. You can also download the Deutschband (dbahn)  app for use on the trail. 

From the train station, it is a quick walk to the trailhead at Einhard’s Basilica in the neighbouring suburb of Michelstadt-Steinbach. To reach the trailhead from the train station, walk north on Hulsterstrasse which turns into Rathenauer Allee. Make a left onto Schlossstrasse and then a right onto Einhardstrasse. You will soon see a car park on your right and signage for the trail. 

By Train From Frankfurt

Trains depart from Frankfurt’s main station regularly throughout the day for the 20-minute ride to Darmstadt where you will change to the local Odenwald train for Michelstadt. The entire journey from Frankfurt to Michelstadt only takes about an hour and a half. Be sure to check time schedules as the regional trains are limited. 

By Train From Mannheim

Trains leave from Mannheim going to Eberbach (direction Osterburken) where you then change to the regional train to Michelstadt. As from Frankfurt, the total journey takes approximately an hour and a half.

By Car 

Michelstadt is about 80 kilometers southeast of Frankfurt. Take the A-5 Autobahn to the Bensheim exit and then the B-47 (the Nibelungenstrasse) to Michelstadt. If you are coming from Mannheim, the shortest and one of the most scenic routes is the B38 across the Odenwald. You can park your car in the parking lot near the Einhard Basilica for the duration of the hike.