Best short trails in Bensheim

Historic circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the Fürstenlager, built in 1790. The former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt invites to stroll around with its stately buildings and parks. There are free car parks in Bachgasse and public bathrooms. There are also several bathrooms and places to stop for refreshments along the way. It is possible to take the bus from "Bensheim Auerbach" station to...

Family-friendly hike in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at Alsbach Castle, whose almost 20 metre-high keep is used as a lookout tower. There are refreshment stops at the starting point and at the lookout tower on the Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Alsbach Castle - Summit of the Melibokus - Observation tower on the Melibokus

Popular circular hike in the UNESCO Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park, Hesse. The starting point for this almost three and a half kilometre hike is the Not-Gottes-Kapelle car park. The route follows beautiful paths through the forest. Due to the short distance, the hike should also be suitable for families with children. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Herrenweg spring - beautiful forest paths

Popular circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Bensheim circular trail 1 leads from the Lauter valley into the wooded areas and vineyards north-east of Bensheim. The highest point of the route is reached at Kirchberg - the trail's namesake. Bensheim's Kirchberg is known above all as a first-class Riesling growing area. Highlights of the hike: - Kirchberg - Lauter - Bensheim town forest - Vineyards

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Idyllic hilly landscapes characterize the Teufelstein-Weg, which begins at the "Elmshausen Radlettplatz" bus stop. Despite the fact that the first half of the loop is fairly constant uphill, the Elmshausen loop trail 1 should also be doable for slightly older children. Highlights of the route: - idyllic forest and meadows - picnic at the Selterswasser shelter - detour to the Striethteich

Popular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 1 from Zell promises a relaxed, enjoyable walk. The route runs through Zell and the Bensheimer Streichling vineyard. Back in town you can taste the locally grown fine wines at one of the restaurants. Highlights of the route: - Information boards - Zelle - Vineyards - Meerbach - Hohlweg nature trail