Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg
5kmLength
152mElevation gain
1.5–2hrEstimated time
Circular
Idyllic Loop in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park in Hesse.
You start at the car park at the Schmelzmühle. The hike leads along the badger tree path through the beautifully expansive forest between Ober-Klingen and Hassenroth in the nature park. At a small stream you get back to the starting point. At the Schmelzmühle there is also a restaurant where you can stop off.
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What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Try this 5.0-km circular trail near Otzberg, Hesse. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
What is the expected weather this week for Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Expected weather for Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg for the next 5 days is:
- Thu 24 September - 18.1 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 22.9 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 24.4 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 28.1 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 27.2 degrees/clear
Where is Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg located?
Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is a trail located in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald.
How hard is Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is considered an easy hike that covers 5 km, with an elevation gain of 152 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
What is the elevation gain for Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is considered an easy hike that covers 5 km, with an elevation gain of 152 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg a circular?
Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is a circular trail that covers 5 km, with an elevation gain of 152 m. It takes about 1.5–2 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 Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is a circular trail that covers 5 km, with an elevation gain of 152 m. It takes about 1.5–2 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 Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Dogs may be allowed on Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Is Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is partially paved.
Are there forests at Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Yes, Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg is a forest trail in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald.
Are there wildflowers at Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Rundwanderweg Schmelzmühle 1: Märkerwaldweg, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 19 September 2026 at 23:39 GMT+0