Best walking trails in Bensheim
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Explore the most popular walking trails near Bensheim with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (40)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrHistoric loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the Fürstenlager, built in 1790. The former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt invites to stroll around with its stately buildings and parks. There are free car parks in Bachgasse and public bathrooms. There are also several bathrooms and places to stop for refreshments along the way. It is possible to take the bus from "Bensheim Auerbach" station to the...
- 4.2 (26)·Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular 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
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-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
- 3.7 (6)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The starting point of this almost three-and-a-half kilometer hike is the Not-Gottes-Kapelle hiking car park. It goes through the forest on beautiful paths. Due to the short distance, the hike should also be manageable for families with children. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Herrenweg source - nice forest paths
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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
- Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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
- Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 1 from Zell promises a relaxed, enjoyable walk. The route runs through Zell and the Bensheimer Streichling vineyard. Back in town you can taste the locally grown fine wines at one of the restaurants. Highlights of the route: - Information boards - Zelle - Vineyards - Meerbach - Hohlweg nature trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Bensheim?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Bensheim is Melibokus. This trail is estimated to be 2.8 mi long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Bensheim?
Bensheim: With an ascent of 908 ft, Melibokus from Alsbach Castle has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Melibokus with 669 ft of elevation gain.
