Best forest trails in Heppenheim
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Heppenheim with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (8)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. You should wear sturdy shoes and have a moderate level of fitness for this almost 17-kilometre walk. You reach the forest via Sonderbach and Juhöhe, through which you return towards Heppenheim. Shortly before the end of the loop, you pass the ruins of Starkenburg Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Starkenburg Castle - Vineyards - Heppenheim - Beautiful forest paths
- 4.5 (8)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular trail around the Steinkopf, Hesse This fairly short circular trail leads from the An der Lee car park around the Steinkopf. The trail begins with an ascent. With sturdy shoes, the path is easy to walk on well-maintained hiking trails through the forest. If the route is not enough for you, you can optionally climb the 404 metre high Steinkopf. Highlights: - idyllic forest landscape - Quiet paths - Steinkopf
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. The burial mound hike has been awarded the "Wanderbarer Odenwald" quality seal. The route leads from the market square via the open-air theatre to the quarry in Sonderbach and to the burial mounds on the Lee. You can enjoy fantastic views of the districts of Erbach, Kirschhausen and Sonderbach. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town centre - Money museum of the Sparkassenstiftung - Höhnsches villa...
- 4.9 (7)·Moderate·20 km·Est. 6–7 hrVaried circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This circular route begins in the east of Heppenheim. Soon after the start, the Schlossberg is climbed, on whose summit the ruins of Starkenburg Castle, built in 1065, are enthroned. The route continues to climb steadily up to the Silbergrubenkopf, but despite its long distance, the hike is relatively relaxed and full of fantastic views. Highlights of the hike: - Heppenheim - Schlossberg with Schneckenturm and...
- 4.2 (13)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. Far away from busy roads, this well-signposted MTB route leads through the picturesque natural landscapes of the Bergstraße and the Vorderer Odenwald. The route starts at the Kleiner Markt in Heppenheim, close to the historic old town center. It goes up to the observatory. From there, there are great views of Heppenheim and the side valleys of the Odenwald). The route continues between the Hambach Valley...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Frauenhecke car park is the starting point of loop trail 8. The loop trail, which is also suitable for families, runs around the Zigeunerkopf, past the Kreiswald stables and south of the Felsenmeer back to the parking lot. A very special hiking highlight awaits on the Juhoehe: the legendary sacrificial stones, granite blocks that have been shaped by weathering over millions of years. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.6 (4)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The panorama trail keeps what it promises. Many beautiful views accompany you on the hike between Ober-Hambach and Eselsberg. From the car park near the St. Andreas spring, you hike through the forest as well as through pretty meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Ober-Hambach - Eselsberg - idyllic forest trails
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Heppenheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Heppenheim is Heppenheim über Erbach nach Tauberbischofsheim. This trail is estimated to be 113.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Heppenheim?
Heppenheim: With an ascent of 3,586 m, Heppenheim über Erbach nach Tauberbischofsheim has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Heppenheim nach Seeheim-Jugendheim with 1,584 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Heppenheim?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Heppenheim is Heppenheim, Granite Works Röhrig, and Schlossberg with a 4.5-star rating from 8 reviews.