Best camping trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park
The Neckertal-Odenwald Nature Park is characterised by colourful forests, steep slopes, wide fields and red sandstone. Many fascinating landscape elements can be discovered here on foot, by bike or in a canoe.
In addition to the beautiful, varied landscape, there are also many cultural and culinary highlights to discover in the nature park.
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- 4.1 (24)·Moderate·8.9 kmExciting circular route in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park. A varied circular route that starts at the car park in Neckargerach. Neckargerach railway station is also very close by, so travelling to and from the station by train is possible. The route leads through the adventurous Margareten Gorge and then up into the forests above the Neckar. The route returns to the town on the other bank. There is a café near the start where you can stop for refreshments. The hiking sign is a white 5 in...
- 4.5 (23)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neckargemünd and ending in Neckarsteinach. Right after the start, the trail ascends towards the Bockfelsenhütte, which is the highest point of this stage. Afterwards, the route continues past the historic Tillystein and reaches the managed Burgfeste Dilsberg. Jenseits davon öffnet sich mit dem Laubmischwald eine weite grüne Waldlandschaft, bevor der Abstieg zur Staustufe noch einmal an Höhe verliert. Im letzten...
- 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...
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·34.9 km·Est. 11–12 hrCultural-historical, popular circular route in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The best of Heidelberg - a worthwhile tour with some demands on driving skills. The tour begins with a technically demanding part from the Heiligenberg down to Heidelberg's old town, which scores with both cultural and gastronomic highlights. After that, the tour initially leads steeply on the road and further up the forest mountain to the Königstuhl. Well-developed paths lead to Posseltslust. At the Hilsbacher...
- 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
- 3.8 (14)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 8 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Mosbach and ending in Gundelsheim. The path opens into a wide landscape, passing through the Hartwald and descending to Neckarzimmern to visit the deportee memorial and Burg Hornberg. After crossing the river to Haßmersheim, it ascends the Michaelsberg past the Michaelskapelle, then follows the vineyard steps of the Himmelsleiter down to Gundelsheim and Schloss Horneck. Overnight stays are accommodated in local...
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·18 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neunkirchen and ending in Neckargerach. The trail leads through mixed forests and the historic Kriegwald toward the ruins of Minneburg Castle, which offers views over the Neckar Valley. It passes the unique geological formations of the Mittelberg loop valley and the village of Neckarkatzenbach before following the old towpath along the riverbanks in Guttenbach to cross over into Neckargerach. Overnight stays are...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Hesse. From Neckarsteinach railway station, you walk up to the Dilsberg mountain fortress. Great views of the Neckar sweeten the somewhat strenuous ascent. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Neckar valley - Dilsberg mountain fortress - St Bartholomew's Church
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Margaretenschlucht Gorge, which has a 4.1 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 8.9 km long with an elevation gain of 228 m.
What is the longest camping trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Von Römerberg über Weinheim. This trail is estimated to be 125.2 km long.
How many camping trails are in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
There are 55 camping trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 212 AllTrails community reviews.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
MTB-Tour 5: Königs-Tour has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 1,956 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Römerberg über Weinheim, which has 1,750 m of elevation gain.
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