Best partially-paved 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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- 4.7 (336)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular, multifaceted walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Thanks to its proximity to Heidelberg, nature and the city can be enjoyed at the same time on the Philosopher´s Walk. The warm climate in this area, which is untypical for Germany, allows all kinds of exotic plants to grow: Japanese mistletoe, Spanish broom, Portuguese cherries, everything blooms a few weeks earlier on this path than in the valley. The path leads along the southern part of the Heiligenberg, on the banks of the...
- 4.7 (155)·Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular city walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful city walk takes you past many of Heidelberg's most famous sights. The walk also offers great views over the Neckar and up to Michelsberg. There are countless places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Theodor Heuss Bridge - Heidelberg Old Town - Philosopher's path with philosopher's garden - View from the Schlangenweg - Old bridge - Heidelberg Castle - Church of the Holy Spirit
- 4.7 (206)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular historical hiking trail in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This circular hike goes to the Heiligenberg in the north of Heidelberg. On the way, it passes the Bismarck column, the Heidelberg Thingstätte and the ruins of the Michaelskloster. The Bismarck Column is a listed observation tower located above the Philosophenweg. The Thingstätte is an open-air amphitheater and an example of Nazi architecture. The Michaelskloster was founded as a branch of the Lorsch monastery in the 9th...
- 4.6 (154)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrA wonderful loop along Heidelberg's Old Town and the famous Philosopher's Path into the countryside. The route takes you past the Philosopher's Garden, the Bismarck Column and the Fuchsrondell Hut, from where you have a beautiful view of Heidelberg and its surroundings. Continue along the Chaisenweg, past the Heldenloch towards Heiligenberg with the Heiligenberg tower. Shortly after the Waldschenke, turn right onto the Heiligenbergweg, which you follow until you reach the Kühruhweg. Follow...
- 4.5 (55)·Moderate·4.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrHistorical & scenic hiking trail near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This famous hiking trail along various historical sites such as the Bismarck Tower offers a magnificent view over Heidelberg and the Neckar. You can take a break along the way at the Mönchberghütte and the Fuchsrondellhütte. Highlights of the tour: - Thingstätte Heidelberg - Bismarck Column - Philosphengärtchen - Mönchberg hut - Fuchsrondell hut
- 4.5 (44)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This route, which is suitable for running or hiking, leads from the bus stop at Friedrich-Ebert-Platz via the Gaisberg to the Königstuhl. If you fancy a leisurely walk down into the valley, you can take the mountain railway up to the Königstuhl and then enjoy the 4 km descent. Highlights of the hike: - Königstuhl - Log cabin - Spring house - Gaisberg tower - Roundabout - Giant stone
- 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...
- 4.4 (31)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular, varied route near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The climb to Königstuhl begins behind the cemetery (bus arrival possible and parking available). In Königsstuhl, the climb is of course rewarded with magnificent views. Then begins the steep descent to Heidelberg - via the Valerieweg trail all the way down to the Neckar. On the opposite side of the Neckar, the route leads as a small loop over a beautiful serpentine trail until it finally heads towards the starting point. Attention!...
- 4.7 (15)·Hard·31.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging circular route in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. With more than 30 km and numerous ascents and descents, this hiking or jogging tour is demanding, but a nice challenge for well-trained athletes. It starts directly in Heidelberg, where you can also stop for refreshments after the tour. After crossing the Neckar, it goes up and down through the promising mountain ranges and romantic valleys of the Odenwald - including the Michelsberg, the Heiligenberg and...
- 4.5 (38)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrCultural-historical, picturesque circular hiking trail in the Dossenheim region, Baden-Württemberg. The Dossenheim, Weißer Stein, and Thingstätte route takes you to the Weißen Stein, a high mountain in the Odenwald. There is the Weiße-Stein tower, which at 23 meters high offers a fabulous view. Along the route is the Heidelberger Thingstätte, an open-air stage on the Heiligenberg, which was built during the National Socialist period on the model of ancient Greek theaters and used for...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best partially paved trail to hike in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially paved trail to hike in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Heidelberg Philosopher´s Walk, which has a 4.7 star rating from 336 reviews. This trail is 3.1 km long with an elevation gain of 104 m.
What is the longest partially paved trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially paved trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Von Römerberg über Weinheim. This trail is estimated to be 125.2 km long.
How many partially paved trails are in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
There are 185 partially paved trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
Grevet #1 Odenwald: Über Stuhl und Stein 2023 - 115km has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 2,610 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is MTB-Tour 5: Königs-Tour, which has 1,956 m of elevation gain.
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