Best trails near Ölberg
4.4(64 reviews)
Ölberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ölberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ölberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (45)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrGreat BMX route that leads through the forest of the Dresdner Heide. Starting near the Kurpfalzblick and the Strahlenburg, the route leads past several viewpoints, the Vatter quarry and the Weißer Stein. In places, you cycle parallel to small rivers and pass some old fountains.
- 4.5 (10)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This is a varied circular hiking trail starting near the Strahlenburg ruins in the Odenwald. You walk around the Schriesheim quarry, which is part of the Ölberg nature reserve. Since the quarry was shut down in 1967, nature has reclaimed the landscape and many rare animal and plant species can now be found here. Highlights of the hike: - Strahlenburg Castle - Stop for refreshments in Schriesheim - Disused...
- 4.6 (4)·Hard·16.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in the Odenwald from Schriesheim to Heidelberg. Duration: approx. 5 hours Highlights of the hike: - Wine town of Schriesheim with historic Strahlenburg Castle - Refreshment stop at the Weißer Stein inn - Historic St Michael's Monastery on the Heiligenberg in Heidelberg - Bismarck Column - Old town of Heidelberg
- 4.7 (5)·Moderate·7.6 kmDemanding running event in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The 15.5. km long version of the Strahlenburg trail starts at the car park at the Strahlenburg. The popular trail running event leads over forest roads as well as natural paths. There is not much time to warm up: the run includes an ascent to the highest point of the route right at the start. All details about the "engelhorn sport King of the Hill Race" are available from the organizer (see...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrThis route is stage 7 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Hirschberg-Großsachsen and ends in Schriesheim. The path leads through vineyards and mixed forests past the Hirschburg ruins and the Schanzenköpfle to the impressive Strahlenburg Castle. Hikers enjoy panoramic views across the Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in Großsachsen or Schriesheim; wild...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ölberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ölberg is Zum Weißen Stein, which has a 4.4 star rating from 45 reviews. This trail is 5.3 km long with an elevation gain of 221 m.
What is the longest trail near Ölberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ölberg is Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 7: Hirschberg-Großsachsen - Schriesheim. This trail is estimated to be 17.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ölberg?
Ölberg: With an ascent of 703 m, Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 7: Hirschberg-Großsachsen - Schriesheim has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Schriesheim nach Heidelberg über Weißer Stein with 623 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ölberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ölberg is Von Schriesheim nach Heidelberg über Weißer Stein with a 4.6-star rating from 4 reviews.
