Best trails near Schwalbennest
4.2(110 reviews)
Schwalbennest: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Schwalbennest: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schwalbennest are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·50.4 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrVaried hike or cycle tour in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route always runs along the Neckar. It starts at Hirschhorn railway station. If 50 kilometres is too long for you, you can simply hop on the train in Heidelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg - Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn - Views of the Neckar
- 4.4 (8)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Most hikers need around 3 hours to complete the route, which is almost 10 kilometres long. Numerous castles line the route, almost half of which runs directly along the Neckar. Highlights of the hike: - Vorderburg, Mittelburg and Hinterburg castles in Neckarsteinach - Ruhstein hut - Hiking trail along the Neckar
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·38.6 km·Est. 9–10 hrGreat cycle tour along the Neckar to Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Heidelberg itself is of course well worth seeing, but so is the beautiful surrounding area for those who like it a little more natural and peaceful. You cycle through the Neckar valley without any noticeable differences in altitude, always following the river. From Eberbach, you cycle via Hirschhorn, where it is worth making a detour to Hirschhorn Castle, on to Neckargemünd and on to Heidelberg. Highlights: - fantastic...
- 2.3 (4)·Moderate·52.3 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrStage 3 of the Odenwald Madonna Cycle Route. The third day's stage of the Odenwald Madonna Cycle Route is in no way inferior to its predecessors. The route from Mosbach to Neckargemünd runs continuously along the Neckar and is wonderfully flat with many fantastic views. Margaret Gorge and Wolf Gorge are two natural spectacles that should not be missed on this section. Highlights: - Neuburg Castle in Obrigheim - Dauchstein Castle near Binau - Margaret Gorge waterfall - Wolf Gorge
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular circular route near Neckarsteinach, Baden-Württemberg. As the name suggests, four castles and castle ruins await you on this tour, including the ruins of the Swallow's Nest (also known as Castle Schadeck)—fantastic views of the Neckar and great forest trails round off the varied hiking experience. There are places to stop. The route is accessible by bus and train. There is a fairly steep ascent to the Hoher Darsberg, which is why a basic fitness level and sturdy shoes are an...
- 4.3 (18)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Ochsenkopf Trail in Neckarsteinach leads hikers to two of the town's four castles. The starting and finishing point is the hiking car park "Unter den 4 Burgen". Highlights of the hike: - Ochsenkopf with viewing tower - At the Ruhstein - Schadeck Castle ("Swallow's Nest") - Hinterburg Castle - Great views of the Neckar valley
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·30.1 km·Est. 10–11 hrVierburgen car park - Mittelburg - Hinterburg - sports ground - Eichelberg - Kaisereiche - Hoher Darsberg - Bänkleweg - Stangenberghalle - Schleuse - Dilsberg - Lochmühle - Bockfelsen - Bronner Hütte - Friedensbrücke - Büdel Ebert Heim - Am Ruhestein - Lammerskopf - Steinengatter - Am Ruhestein - Burgenweg - Bliggerlinde - Teufelstein - Schwalbennest - Hinterburg - Vierburgen car park
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schwalbennest?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schwalbennest. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schwalbennest?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schwalbennest is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn, which has a 4.1 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 50.4 km long with an elevation gain of 966 m.
What is the longest trail near Schwalbennest?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schwalbennest is Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg Etappe 3: Mosbach - Neckargemünd. This trail is estimated to be 52.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schwalbennest?
Schwalbennest: With an ascent of 1,223 m, Rund um Neckarsteinach [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn with 966 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schwalbennest?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schwalbennest is Heidelberg - Neckargemünd - Neckarsteinach with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
