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European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg, Germany: what it is and when to go
European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg is a hiking trail (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg) in Germany (Mosbach). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 71 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 316 km
- From
- Buchen (Odenwald)
- To
- Tauberbischofsheim
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
- Coordinates
- 49.47313, 9.05572
What it is and where
European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg is a hiking trail (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg) in Germany (Mosbach).
Südvariante von Harthausen nach Tauberbischofsheim
It is in Mosbach, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.47313, 9.05572; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 316 km
- From
- Buchen (Odenwald)
- To
- Tauberbischofsheim
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
It is one of the Hiking places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg is April to October.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:48
- DecPossible7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- KatzenbuckelMountain in the Odenwald, Germany1.1 km
- MarkgrafenwaldMountain in Germany3.7 km
- Burg EberbachCastle4.1 km
- Sternwarte WeisbachObservatory4.4 km
- Odenwaldklub HW 34, Ladenburg - Eberbach - OsterburkenHiking4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg?
It is a hiking trail (Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Südvariante Baden-Württemberg in the local language) in Germany.
When is the best time to visit European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to European long distance path E8, South variant Baden-Württemberg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 71 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Katzenbuckel, Markgrafenwald, Burg Eberbach. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Mosbach43 places to see in and around Mosbach, Germany: Katzenbuckel, Transylvanian Museum, Burg Guttenberg. Best time: April to October.
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.