Best wildlife trails in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald

Popular, 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...

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...

Popular, 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...

Scenic running tour in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the route of the GELITA Trail Marathon 2018, please note the road traffic regulations. It is possible that some parts of this route have been closed especially for the marathon and are now back to normal road traffic. The route is of course also suitable as a hike. Highlights of the tour: - Heidelberg Castle - Kornmarkt - Upper Prince's Fountain - Königstuhl - Fairytale paradise Heidelberg - Molkenkur - Friesenweg with Friesenstein

Popular, panoramic circular route near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is easy to reach Heidelberg-Altstadt railway station by S-Bahn. The route gradually climbs up through the forest to the Königstuhl with its inn and falconry. The marvellous view of Heidelberg, the Rhine Valley and the Odenwald can be enjoyed from here. The steps of the "Himmelsleiter" ("ladder to heaven") lead downhill to Heidelberg's beautiful Old Town. It is possible to take the mountain railway to the castle or back...

Family-friendly circular route near Miltenberg in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. On this varied circular route, nature can simply be enjoyed - here with dense forest, barefoot path and Felsenmeer - but it is also possible to experience culture and history in the town. From Miltenberg's town park, the trail passes the Mildenburg castle to the mossy Felsenmeer and leads along beautiful forest paths to the Schützenhaus. Not far from the starting point is the historic old town of...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This circular trail leads hikers from Hemsbach to the beautiful Schafhof-Teufelsloch nature reserve. The natural landscapes in the nature reserve are very typical of the Bergstrasse Odenwald: the area is characterised by orchards, dry grassland, wet meadows and floodplains. A stop at the Waldnerturm tower is recommended to enjoy the views of the Odenwald and the western Rhine plain. Highlights of...

Family-friendly walk in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Tannenberg castle ruins are located on a 200 m high Odenwald foothills east of Seeheim. This route leads to the Tannenberg and to the still imposing ruins, which were built by Kuno von Münzenberg around 1210 and later expanded by his son Ulrich into a well-fortified medieval castle and the seat of the Seeheim office. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Ruins of Tannenberg Castle - great views over the Odenwald

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...