Best long trails in Heppenheim

Stimulating hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Nature Park, Hesse. A wonderful circular hike that leads through shady forests most of the time. Along the way, you can always find geologically and culturally interesting sights such as quarries and rock formations, which are the subject of one or two legends. There is only one way to decide whether the grooves and shells of the sacrificial stones are the result of natural weathering or man-made: set off and see the rocks for yourself. At the...

Varied 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

Popular 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...

Varied 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...

Popular 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...

This route is stage 4 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in the old town of Heppenheim and ends in Hemsbach. The path follows forest trails below the Steinkopf to the pilgrimage site on the Kreuzberg and the striking Steinerner Gaul boulder. Hikers pass the Waldnerturm tower and the Rothschild Castle before descending into the Baden wine village. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in...

The route is heavily wooded.