Kailbach

Kailbach is a district in Hesse covering roughly 7 square kilometers at an elevation of about 233 meters. The Itterbach river runs along its eastern boundary and shapes the character of the landscape here.

The settlement was first recorded in 1359 as Keilbach and served as a border zone between the monasteries of Lorsch and Amorbach during the Middle Ages. This strategic location shaped its development for centuries.

The district contains eleven registered monuments protected under Hessian law, representing the architectural and historical legacy of the region.

Hesseneck-Kailbach station on the Odenwaldbahn railway offers regular connections to major cities in the region. Visitors can find multiple daily train departures for arriving and exploring the area.

The isolated forest house Eduardsthal is the last remnant of Galmbach village, which disappeared in the mid-1800s. This abandoned building stands as a quiet reminder of a vanished community in the modern landscape.

Location: Hesselbach, Kailbach, Schöllenbach

Elevation above the sea: 233 m

GPS coordinates: 49.53641,9.07659

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40