Best trails near Jakobswand
4.0(9 reviews)
Jakobswand: 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. Jakobswand: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Jakobswand are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is stage 5 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Hemsbach and ends in Weinheim. The path leads up to the Hirschkopf tower for panoramic views and traverses the historic Six Mills Valley along the Weschnitz river, featuring old grain and oil mills. Hikers eventually reach Weinheim’s medieval market square, overlooked by Wachenburg and Windeck Castle. Overnight stays are available at hotels and...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·43.1 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrPicturesque mountain bike tour through the Odenwald near Weinheim in Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful cycle tour leads along numerous places in the Vorderer Odenwald. After just a few meters, it offers gigantic views as far as the Palatinate Forest and the Black Forest. The route goes mostly along fields, meadows, and through short sections of forest. Now and then, smaller villages with local cultural and historical sights will be past. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·22.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular running event in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This is the official route of the Weinheim Half Marathon. Please note: Some sections may be closed especially for the event and are only partially accessible under normal circumstances. Highlights of the route: - Weinheim - Kneipp facility - several mills - Birkenau
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Jakobswand?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Jakobswand is Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 5: Hemsbach - Weinheim, which has a 4.0 star rating from 4 reviews. This trail is 10.9 km long with an elevation gain of 414 m.
What is the longest trail near Jakobswand?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Jakobswand is Von Viernheim über Mörlenbach und Schreisheim. This trail is estimated to be 63.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Jakobswand?
Jakobswand: With an ascent of 1,534 m, Weinheim Odenwald Tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Viernheim über Mörlenbach und Schreisheim with 1,324 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Jakobswand?
The most popular and difficult trail near Jakobswand is Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 5: Hemsbach - Weinheim with a 4.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
