Erbach

Erbach is an administrative center in the Odenwald that stretches through the Mümling valley at elevations between 200 and 560 meters. Twelve different districts spread across the hilly landscape of the region.

The Counts of Erbach settled here in the 12th century and developed their residence. The settlement received the status of an imperial fief directly from the Holy Roman Empire in 1532.

The German Ivory Museum displays carved works from Asia and Africa, while craftsmen demonstrate the traditional techniques. Visitors can watch how the material is worked and which tools are used in the process.

The Alexanderbad offers swimming facilities, volleyball courts, and soccer fields for sports enthusiasts and families. Massage treatments are also available, and pricing is designed to accommodate families.

The Erdbach creek completely disappears underground in the territory of Dorf-Erbach and resurfaces only further downstream. This geological phenomenon attracts nature lovers who want to trace the underground course.

Location: Odenwald

Elevation above the sea: 250 m

Shares border with: Hesseneck, Beerfelden

Website: https://erbach.de

GPS coordinates: 49.65694,8.99306

Latest update: December 13, 2025 20:00