Best historic site trails in Hirschhorn
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Hirschhorn 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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- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Hirschhorn and ending in Eberbach. The trail follows the Ulfenbach stream before ascending into the shaded mixed forests of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, passing Schloss Hirschhorn and the Stöckberg. It bypasses the village of Igelsbach, rounds the Tannenkopf summit, and reaches the historic Steinerner Tisch hunting table and the Gretenbrunnen spring. The final stretch offers views of the Neckar River before...
- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·50.4 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrVaried hike or cycle tour in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route always runs along the Neckar. It starts at Hirschhorn railway station. If 50 kilometres is too long for you, you can simply hop on the train in Heidelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg - Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn - Views of the Neckar
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The circular hiking trail 7 from Hirschhorn Castle car park is perfect for a summer walk. It goes through shady forest and only climbs a little at the beginning. Once you have made the climb, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Neckar loop. Through the Finkenbachtal valley, you finally reach the Brunnenstube, a spring construction used to obtain drinking water. Highlights of the hike: - Hirschhorn Castle -...
- 3.9 (6)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail between the Odenwald and Neckar Valley near Hirschhorn in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. The paths are easy to walk on and marked with a white H2 in an open circle with an 'H' inside. Highlights: - Ersheim lock - Ersheim chapel, the oldest chapel in the Neckar valley - Old towpath on the Neckar
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular hike from Hirschhorn to Moosbrunn in the Odenwald. Marking: white H3 in an open circle with an 'H' inside Highlights: - Neckarrandweg - Water house with fountain in the steps of the Moosbrunn church - Schneidersbrünnlein fountain - Hunting lodge with far-reaching views of the Neckar valley -
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Hirschhorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Hirschhorn is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn. This trail is estimated to be 50.4 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Hirschhorn?
Hirschhorn: With an ascent of 1,082 m, Von Hirschhorn über Eberbach und Beerfelden has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn with 966 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Hirschhorn?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Hirschhorn is Von Hirschhorn über Eberbach und Beerfelden with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
