Best trails near Emichsburg

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...

Challenging and varied route up the highest mountain in the Baden Odenwald near Zwingenberg, Baden-Württemberg. From Zwingenberg, the route leads to the entrance of the Wolfsschlucht gorge. Fun fact: This gorge is said to have inspired the famous opera composer Carl Maria von Weber to write his opera "Der Freischütz". After almost 400 metres in altitude, you reach Oberdielbach before continuing on asphalt paths to the Katzenbuckel (and the viewing tower on the Katzenbuckel). Here you can...

This circular walk invites you to discover the peaceful woodland areas of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park. The walk begins in the historic town of Eberbach and leads uphill through dense stands of native red beech and silver fir. The paths vary between wide forest roads and winding trails. Along the way, the route passes the historic Emichsburg, an elegant nineteenth-century hunting lodge modelled on a medieval castle ruin. The route continues to the ruins of Eberbach Castle, a sprawling...