Best moderate trails in Bensheim

Varied adventure hiking trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Auerbacher Schlossweg, marked with the A1 hiking sign, enchants with a variety of attractions, dense forests and wonderful views. After the first ascent to Auerbach Castle, you can take a breather by visiting the cultural monument. You can also enjoy great views of the Melibokus and the Bergstrasse from here. Another beautiful vantage point during the first half of the hike is the Hermann Schaefer Oak. The...

Popular loop in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The hiking car park "Not-Gottes-Kapelle" is the starting point of this route. Beautiful forest paths lead up to the summit of Melibokus, the highest mountain on the southern Hessian mountain road. There is a restaurant at the observation tower there. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Summit of Melibokus - lookout tower

Demanding MTB loop near in the Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The starting point is the Fuerstenlager in Bensheim. The Muehlbacher gravel road leads to the Hochstädter Marmorit plant. From here you cycle steadily uphill to Auerbach Castle, where you finally follow a forest path downhill to the Zwingenberg quarry. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful view of the Upper Rhine Plain - varied trails - Restaurants

Popular theme trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Hohlwege nature trail near Zell leads through the districts of Bensheim, Zell and Gronau. As you hike along small and large Hohlwege, ten information boards along the way invite you to learn more about the flora and fauna around the Hohlwege. Highlights of the hike: - Vineyards - Information stations - several Hohlwege - varied flora and fauna

Popular bike or mountain bike tour in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This is a route full of highlights. From Auerbach Castle you bike over the Melibokus to the sea of rocks and past several observation towers. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Auerbach Castle - Kirchberghaeuschen - beautiful views - Ohly tower - Sea of rocks - Lookout tower on the Melibokus

Family-friendly hike in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at Alsbach Castle, whose almost 20 m high keep is used as a lookout tower. There are restaurants at the starting point and at the observation tower on the Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Alsbach Castle - Summit of Melibokus - Lookout tower on the Melibokus

Popular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Bensheimer Rundweg 1 leads from the valley of the Lauter into the forested areas and vineyards north-east of Bensheim. The highest point of the route is on the Kirchberg, which gives the trail its name. The Bensheimer Kirchberg is above all known as a first-class Riesling-growing area. Highlights of the hike: - Kirchberg - Lauter - Bensheim city forest - Vineyards

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Idyllic hilly landscapes characterize the Teufelstein-Weg, which begins at the "Elmshausen Radlettplatz" bus stop. Despite the fact that the first half of the loop is fairly constant uphill, the Elmshausen loop trail 1 should also be doable for slightly older children. Highlights of the route: - idyllic forest and meadows - picnic at the Selterswasser shelter - detour to the Striethteich