Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop
11.4kmLength
404mElevation gain
3.5–4hrEstimated time
Circular
Stimulating hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Nature Park, Hesse.
A wonderful circular hike that leads through shady forests most of the time. Along the way, you can always find geologically and culturally interesting sights such as quarries and rock formations, which are the subject of one or two legends. There is only one way to decide whether the grooves and shells of the sacrificial stones are the result of natural weathering or man-made: set off and see the rocks for yourself. At the starting point, you can stop for a bite to eat at the Almenwirt.
Highlights:
- Hundsköpfe
- Quarry
- Sea of stones
- Sacrificial stones
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Top sights
Opfersteine
Attraction
Felsenmeer
Attraction
Bügeleisen
Attraction
Steigkopf
Peak
Kohlplatte
Peak
Höhnberg
Peak
Salzkopf
Peak
Salzkopf-Hütte
Weather shelter
Steinbruch
Attraction
Kohlplatte
Picnic site
Hundsköpfe
Attraction
Guntrum-Platz
Picnic site
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Enjoy this 11.4-km circular trail near Heppenheim, Hesse. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Expected weather for Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop for the next 5 days is:
- Tue 22 September - 20.7 degrees/clear
- Wed 23 September - 19.8 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 19 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 22.9 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 26 degrees/clear
Where is Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop located?
Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is a trail located in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald.
How hard is Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is considered a moderate hike that covers 11.4 km, with an elevation gain of 404 m. It takes about 3.5–4 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is considered a moderate hike that covers 11.4 km, with an elevation gain of 404 m. It takes about 3.5–4 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop a circular?
Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is a circular trail that covers 11.4 km, with an elevation gain of 404 m. It takes about 3.5–4 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is a circular trail that covers 11.4 km, with an elevation gain of 404 m. It takes about 3.5–4 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Dogs may be allowed on Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
According to trailgoers, Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is usually not too busy. Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop is open all year round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there wildflowers at Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Odenwald: Kirschhausen Loop, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 21 September 2026 at 00:15 GMT+0