Best beach trails in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald
The Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park has been a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2015. Covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres, it features charming landscapes and special highlights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Messel Pit and the Rhine Valley.
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- 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...
- 4.7 (16)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPicturesque hiking route with great views in the Neckartal - Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful route leads from the banks of the Neckar in Heidelberg through the Philosophengärtchen and through the forest to Schlierbach railway station. Along the way, you can enjoy numerous outstanding views of the Neckar and the picturesque landscape around Heidelberg. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscapes - Fantastic views
- 4.1 (23)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis circular route leads through the stately Kranichstein Forest in the north of Darmstadt and allows visitors to immerse themselves in over 400 years of hunting history of the Landgraves of Hesse-Darmstadt. The route starts at the Steinbrücker Teich leisure centre and follows wide forest paths through a historic game reserve, where red deer, fallow deer and wild boar still live in extensive enclosures. Majestic oaks and beeches grow in the near-natural mixed forests, while wood anemones and...
- 4.5 (22)·Hard·42.6 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrPopular hiking event near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the official route of the 42 km long Heidelberg Mammutmarsch from 2022. From Dossenheim, the route leads through Heidelberg, the Neckar Valley and to the Königstuhl. All the latest information can be found on the organiser's website (see tips). If the route is discovered with a little more time, numerous sights can be visited. The start is at the Schauenburghalle car park. Dossenheim Süd railway station is nearby, making it...
- 4.7 (12)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the UNESCO Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike, which can be reached by public transport, starts in Eberstadt. As the name of the route suggests, it goes around and over seven hills, including the Herrgottsberg and the Prinzenberg, to the Rosenhöhe Park in Darmstadt. Highlights of the hike: - Darmstadt - Ludwigshöhe - Prinzenberg - Dommerberg - Bismarck Tower - Eberstadt
- 4.4 (9)·Hard·20.9 kmPopular, varied half marathon course in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the route of the Heidelberg Half Marathon. The route leads through the old town, past numerous cultural and historical sights, along the Neckar and through the suburbs of the city. Along the way, nice views of the beautiful city and the Neckar can be taken in. As some roads are closed for the event, it is essential to follow the traffic rules outside the event. Highlights of the tour: - Heidelberg Castle -...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best beach trail to hike in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald is Heidelberg Königstuhl, which has a 4.4 star rating from 31 reviews. This trail is 18.7 km long with an elevation gain of 738 m.
What is the longest beach trail in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald is Von Viernheim über Mörlenbach und Schreisheim. This trail is estimated to be 63.9 km long.
How many beach trails are in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald?
There are 68 beach trails in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald.These beach trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 334 AllTrails community reviews.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald?
MTB-Tour 5: Königs-Tour has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 1,956 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Half Trail 30k Heidelberg, which has 1,433 m of elevation gain.
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