Best lake trails in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald

Varied adventure hiking trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Auerbacher Schlossweg, marked with the A1 hiking sign, enchants with a variety of attractions, dense forests and wonderful views. After the first ascent to Auerbach Castle, you can take a breather by visiting the cultural monument. You can also enjoy great views of the Melibokus and the Bergstrasse from here. Another beautiful vantage point during the first half of the hike is the Hermann Schaefer Oak. The...

Historic circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the Fürstenlager, built in 1790. The former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt invites to stroll around with its stately buildings and parks. There are free car parks in Bachgasse and public bathrooms. There are also several bathrooms and places to stop for refreshments along the way. It is possible to take the bus from "Bensheim Auerbach" station to...

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful forest hike (hiking trail 1) starts at the Lufthansa Seeheim conference hotel. Highlights of the loop include the ruins of the medieval Tannenberg Castle and the idyllic fairytale ponds. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Tannenberg Castle - fairytale pond - Idyllic forest paths

This 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...

Popular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A marvellous loop in the "Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue" nature reserve. The Kühkopf peninsula is virtually undeveloped and promises a relaxing nature experience. Highlights of the hike: - Old Rhine - Guntershausen estate - Krönkeswörth observation tower

Popular circular hiking trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. At first glance, the Katzenbuckel with its observation tower and idyllic Katzenbuckelsee lake looks like a normal mountain. In fact, however, the 628 metre-high peak is the vent of an extinct volcano. Around two thirds of this hike, which also runs alongside the ruins of a hunting lodge (Emichsburg), leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Emichsburg Castle - Observation tower on the...

This route is stage 5 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Eberbach and ending in Neunkirchen. The demanding trail ascends the Breitenstein hill, crossing through orchards and mixed forests toward the Ernst-Hohn-Pavillon and the Teufelskanzel viewpoint. After crossing the Neckar River at the Rockenau lock, the path leads to the 13th-century Stolzeneck castle ruins and traverses steep terrain along the Wilden Waibelsberg before finishing in Neunkirchen. Overnight stays are...

Popular circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The "Friedensquelle" nature park car park is the starting point for three circular tours. This circular route starts and ends at the car park and for the most part leads along pretty forest paths. Highlights of the hike: - Seeheim Castle (optional detour) - Peace spring - fairytale pond - Idyllic forest paths

This route is stage 3 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Auerbach (Bensheim) and ends in Heppenheim. The path leads through lush vineyards and mixed forests, passing the Fürstenlager State Park and the Kirchberg heights, offering panoramic views across the Rhine plain to the Vosges mountains. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in Auerbach or Heppenheim; wild camping is prohibited in the...