Best moderate trails in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald

Popular 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

Popular 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...

A 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...

Historical hiking trail near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This route starts at the foot of the Schlangenweg and leads through the historic Heidelberg Thingstätte, an open-air theatre built during the Third Reich. The trail finally leads to St Michael's Monastery. After the hike, it is definitely worth taking a stroll through Heidelberg's Old Town. There is plenty to discover here, as well as cafés and restaurants. There is a car park at the starting point. Highlights of the hike: -...

Exciting route with great views near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This short route has it all: more than 1200 steps made of natural stone are mastered here on the ascent to the Königstuhl. Once at the top, the fantastic view rewards the effort. The route lives up to its name. Highlights of the route: - Views over Heidelberg and the castle - Idyllic panorama

Interesting, varied circular route in the Odenwald, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route offers a number of highlights and plenty of variety. The start is at the car park at the end of the "Oberer Burggarten" path, very close to the "Oberer/Unterer Burggarten" bus stop. There are also one or two other car parks along the way through the town. The old quarry and the ruins of Schauenburg Castle are on the way. This was built at the beginning of the 12th century by the "noblemen of...

Historical & 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

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...

This route follows stage 1 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Heidelberg and ending in Neckargemünd. Right after the start, the trail ascends the Himmelsleiter, the historic sandstone steps leading up to the Königstuhl, which is the highest point of this stage. Afterwards, the route continues past the rocky scenery of the Felsenmeer and reaches the managed Neckarriedkopfhütte. Beyond that, the city forest opens up into a vast green woodland before the climb to the...

Panoramic 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...