Best historic site trails in Schriesheim

Great BMX route that leads through the forest of the Dresdner Heide. Starting near the Kurpfalzblick and the Strahlenburg, the route leads past several viewpoints, the Vatter quarry and the Weißer Stein. In places, you cycle parallel to small rivers and pass some old fountains.

Popular circular hiking trail Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This is a varied circular hiking trail starting near the Strahlenburg ruins in the Odenwald. You walk around the Schriesheim quarry, which is part of the Ölberg nature reserve. Since the quarry was shut down in 1967, nature has reclaimed the landscape and many rare animal and plant species can now be found here. Highlights of the hike: - Strahlenburg Castle - Stop for refreshments in Schriesheim - Disused...

Varied hike in the Odenwald from Schriesheim to Heidelberg. Duration: approx. 5 hours Highlights of the hike: - Wine town of Schriesheim with historic Strahlenburg Castle - Refreshment stop at the Weißer Stein inn - Historic St Michael's Monastery on the Heiligenberg in Heidelberg - Bismarck Column - Old town of Heidelberg

Popular circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This circular hike takes you up and down again and again through the forests and open landscapes between Stammberg, Altenbach and Rippenweier. A basic level of fitness and sturdy footwear are an advantage. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the route (it is best to find out the opening times in advance). Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Schriesheimer Valley - Rippenweier -...

Demanding running event in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The 15.5. km long version of the Strahlenburg trail starts at the car park at the Strahlenburg. The popular trail running event leads over forest roads as well as natural paths. There is not much time to warm up: the run includes an ascent to the highest point of the route right at the start. All details about the "engelhorn sport King of the Hill Race" are available from the organizer (see...

Popular hike in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Weisser Stein is a popular hiking destination in the Odenwald. The hike begins east of Schriesheim. On the almost 549 m above sea level high Weisser Stein there are a listed observation tower from 1906 and a restaurant with beer garden (note opening times). Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - Weisser Stein - great views over the Odenwald - Listed White Stone Tower

Interesting circular route in Baden-Württemberg The route leads into the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park with its many streams, small mountains and many hiking trails. The start is in Branich. You can arrive here by bus or car. The route heads eastwards through the wonderfully refreshing nature of the beautiful Odenwald. Here you reach the first highlight, Schanzenköpfle Castle, a medieval castle ruin that fits so wonderfully into this landscape. On the way back, you reach Strahlenburg...

This route is the 8th stage of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance walking trail on the edge of the Odenwald. This particular section begins in Schriesheim and ends in Dossenheim. The trail leads through mixed woodland and vineyards to the massive Schriesheim quarry and the ruins of Schauenburg Castle, which offer sweeping views across the Rhine Valley as far as the Palatinate Forest. Walkers cross the ridge of the Ölberg before descending into the village. Accommodation is...