Best trails near Tannenberg
4.4(121 reviews)
Tannenberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 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. Tannenberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Tannenberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (27)·Moderate·4.7 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful forest hike (hiking trail 1) starts at the Lufthansa Seeheim conference hotel. Highlights of the loop include the ruins of the medieval Tannenberg Castle and the idyllic fairytale ponds. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Tannenberg Castle - fairytale pond - Idyllic forest paths
- 4.8 (30)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrScenic trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse, Germany This scenic route starts in Eberstadt. It heads in a south-easterly direction towards the beautiful Odenwald. One after the other, like pearls on a string, there are views of the legendary Frankenstein Castle and the ruins of Tannenberg Castle, perched impressively on the heights. Both can be explored, and refreshments are also available at Frankenstein. The starting and finishing points can be reached by bus and...
- 4.2 (19)·Moderate·1.6 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly walk in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Tannenberg castle ruins are located on a 200 m high Odenwald foothills east of Seeheim. This route leads to the Tannenberg and to the still imposing ruins, which were built by Kuno von Münzenberg around 1210 and later expanded by his son Ulrich into a well-fortified medieval castle and the seat of the Seeheim office. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Ruins of Tannenberg Castle - great views over the Odenwald
- 4.5 (21)·Hard·31.9 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the UNESCO Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. From the starting point in Alsbach, the route leads through the Hasselbach Valley up to Hubertus-Schröder-Blick and on through the Balkhausen Valley past Heiligenberg Castle. After crossing the Stettbacher Tal valley, the route runs above the Lufthansa Training Centre into the Ober-Beerbacher Tal valley. After the Märchenteich pond, the trail leads to Hutzelstraße and on to Kuralpe. The highest point of the tour...
- 5.0 (10)·Hard·13.5 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route is stage 1 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Darmstadt-Eberstadt and ends in Seeheim-Jugenheim. The path leads through historic vineyards and mixed forests to Frankenstein Castle and the Tannenberg ruins, both offering panoramic views across the Rhine plain. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in Eberstadt or Seeheim-Jugenheim; wild camping is prohibited in the nature park....
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the Alemannenweg and connects Zwingenberg with Frankenstein Castle. Leaving Zwingenberg, the path traverses the forested crests of the Bergstraße region, passing Schloss Alsbach, the Heiligenberg estate with its historic castle and monastery ruins, and the remains of Tannenberg Castle. After passing the mysterious magnetic stones (Magnetsteine), hikers reach the iconic hilltop of Frankenstein Castle. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in...
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·8.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This circular hike follows large sections of the famous "Burgensteig" long-distance hiking trail. Heiligenberg Castle is located along the route, as are the ruins of Tannenberg Castle. Highlights of the hike: - Heiligenberg Castle - Tannenberg castle ruins - Mountain church
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike near Zwingenberg, Hesse. Most of the route runs along the Allemannenweg and offers numerous sights and an exciting mix of varied nature and cultural-historical buildings. The route starts at the Alsbach castle ruins and leads through the Odenwald forest with constant ups and downs. It finally leads over the Heiligenberg to the Tannenberg, on which Tannenberg Castle is enthroned and offers beautiful views of the region. The return journey follows the same route. Highlights: --...
- 3.1 (4)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Three historical buildings from different eras and states of preservation line this less than 10 km long hiking trail. Seeheim Castle, which is privately owned and therefore cannot be visited, makes the start. The associated castle park, on the other hand, is freely accessible. You continue to the ruins of Tannenberg Castle, which was built before 1230. Back in the urban area, Schloss Heiligenberg awaits, in...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Tannenberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Tannenberg. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Tannenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Tannenberg is Tannenberg and fairytale pond from Seeheim-Jugenheim, which has a 4.8 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 4.7 km long with an elevation gain of 186 m.
What is the longest trail near Tannenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Tannenberg is MTB Circuit Nördliche Bergstraße. This trail is estimated to be 31.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Tannenberg?
Tannenberg: With an ascent of 1,270 m, MTB Circuit Nördliche Bergstraße has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Jugenheim - Lützelbach Rundfahrt with 1,058 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Tannenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Tannenberg is MTB Circuit Nördliche Bergstraße with a 4.5-star rating from 21 reviews.