Best wildflower 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 (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
- 4.6 (70)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular, idyllic circular hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. A very pleasant circular route on the Königstuhl with slight inclines. There is a lot of fresh air, peace and quiet, and the route is comfortable to walk in all seasons. From the Königstuhl you can enjoy great views of the picturesque landscape. For children, in addition to great forest playgrounds, there is also the fee-based fairytale paradise at the starting point. Refreshments are...
- 4.4 (26)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The hike begins at the Königsstuhl. It is possible to visit the Fairy Tale Paradise, an amusement park for children. It goes past the Auerhahnenhütte, the Felsenmeerhütte and then along the Schlossvereinsweg to the Rombach fountain. Passing the castle, it goes into the historic old town, where numerous sights, cafés and restaurants await. The starting point can be reached with the Heidelberg cable car (see tips). Highlights: - View of...
- 4.6 (35)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This is a great forest hike right on the outskirts of Heidelberg. The starting point of the route is close to Heidelberg Castle. Over a distance of almost 12 kilometres, you hike around the Königstuhl and the Gaisberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg Castle - Gaisberg - Königstuhl - Leopoldstein - Arboretum
- 4.8 (27)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular route in Baden-Württemberg. A great circular route for the whole family - it leads through the gorge along the Flursbach stream, which has cut its way through the red sandstone over the years. Along the way, ten stations explain interesting facts about the formation of the rocks. The trail starts at Neckargerach railway station, making it easy to travel by public transport. Highlights: - wild and romantic gorge - beautiful views - Ten information stations
- 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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