Best partially-paved trails in Heppenheim

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...

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...

Family-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: -...

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...

Popular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a beautiful and overall very relaxed hike to the Unerts pond and to Bonsweiher. A wonderful picnic can be enjoyed on the Unertsteich. There are two large parking lots in Juhoehe. Highlights of the hike: - Bonsweiher nature adventure trail - Pond system Unerts - Zigeunerkopf - several sculptures

The route is heavily wooded.