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Things to see in Höchst im Odenwald (Germany): 27 places and when to go
Höchst im Odenwald is a town in Germany, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9), Food and drink (8), History (7). The best known are Morsberg, Otzberg and Kastell Wörth. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.8005, 8.9938
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (9) · Food and drink (8) · History (7) · Nature (4) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 40 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Morsberg, at 517 m.
What to see in Höchst im Odenwald
The places in and around Höchst im Odenwald, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MorsbergOdenwald mountain in Germany12 km
- OtzbergNature · Mountains6.3 km
- Kastell WörthRoman fort11 km
- Burg SchnellertsCastle9.7 km
- Kloster HöchstMonastery3 m
- Schloss ReichenbergCastle14 km
- Steinbacher Teich und Fürstenauer ParkProtected area in Germany12 km
- Taubensemd von Habitzheim, Semd und Groß-UmstadtNature reserve in Hesse, Germany9.5 km
- Bollwerk LichtenbergBattery Tower in Fischbachtal-Lichtenberg14 km
- Kellerei MichelstadtHistory14 km
- AlemannenwegHiking8.2 km
- bachgau-DESTILLEDistillery10.0 km
- Brauerei SchmuckerBrewery15 km
- EinhardwegHiking7.3 km
- Fränkischer Rotwein Wanderweg - 1. bis 5. EtappeHiking11 km
- Hessenweg 2 (Teilstück Seligenstadt- Hirschhorn)Hiking6.7 km
- Hugenotten- und Waldenserpfad, Etappe Erbach(Odenwald) - BeerfurthHiking13 km
- Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz trail part 1Hiking trail7.2 km
- Jugenheim–LaudenbachHiking trail9.3 km
- KnöchelsmühleBrewery11 km
- LohmühleWinery8.2 km
- Malchen–ObernburgHiking6.7 km
- Odenwaldklub HW 20, Bensheim - Michelstadt - MiltenbergHiking13 km
- Resi's BiermanufakturBrewery9.2 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Umstädter Brauhaus, Weingut A. Waigand, Zur Brücke
When to go to Höchst im Odenwald
The best time to visit Höchst im Odenwald is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:21
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:05
- JulBest time15:42
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:46
- DecBest time7:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Höchst im Odenwald
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Miltenberg65 places22 km
- Aschaffenburg71 places22 km
- Heppenheim55 places31 km
- Wertheim37 places38 km
- Stockstadt am Rhein44 places38 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Höchst im Odenwald?
The best known: Morsberg, Otzberg, Kastell Wörth, Burg Schnellerts, Kloster Höchst. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Höchst im Odenwald?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 55.
How do you get to Höchst im Odenwald?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Höchst im Odenwald as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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