Best trails near Essigkamm

Varied circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. You should wear sturdy shoes and have a moderate level of fitness for this almost 17-kilometre walk. You reach the forest via Sonderbach and Juhöhe, through which you return towards Heppenheim. Shortly before the end of the loop, you pass the ruins of Starkenburg Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Starkenburg Castle - Vineyards - Heppenheim - Beautiful forest paths

Popular circular hiking trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. The burial mound hike has been awarded the "Wanderbarer Odenwald" quality seal. The route leads from the market square via the open-air theatre to the quarry in Sonderbach and to the burial mounds on the Lee. You can enjoy fantastic views of the districts of Erbach, Kirschhausen and Sonderbach. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town centre - Money museum of the Sparkassenstiftung - Höhnsches villa...

This route is stage 4 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in the old town of Heppenheim and ends in Hemsbach. The path follows forest trails below the Steinkopf to the pilgrimage site on the Kreuzberg and the striking Steinerner Gaul boulder. Hikers pass the Waldnerturm tower and the Rothschild Castle before descending into the Baden wine village. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in...