Best forest trails in Heppenheim

A varied loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. For the almost 17 km long loop you should wear sturdy shoes and be in moderate condition. Via Sonderbach and Juhoehe you reach the forest, through which it goes back towards Heppenheim. Shortly before the end of the hike you pass the ruins of the Starkenburg. Highlights of the hike: - Starkenburg - vineyards - Heppenheim - beautiful forest paths

Family-friendly circular route around the Steinkopf, Hesse This rather short circular route leads from the hiking car park An der Lee around the Steinkopf. The path begins with a climb. With sturdy shoes, the path is easy to walk on well-developed hiking trails through the forest. If the route is not enough for you, you can optionally climb the 404 m high stone head. Highlights: - idyllic forest landscape - quiet ways - stone head

Popular loop trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The Huegelgrabwanderung ("barrow hike") was awarded the "Wanderbaren Odenwald" seal of quality. The route leads from the market square over the open-air stage to the quarry in Sonderbach and to the burial mounds on the Lee. You can enjoy fantastic views of the districts of Erbach, Kirschhausen and Sonderbach. Highlights of the hike: - Historical old town - Sparkassenstiftung money museum - Hoehn's villa district -...

Varied loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This loop begins in eastern Heppenheim. Soon after the start, the Schlossberg is climbed, on whose summit the ruins of Starkenburg Castle, built in 1065, are enthroned. The route continues to climb steadily up to the Silbergrubenkopf, but despite its long distance, the hike is relatively relaxed and full of great views. Highlights of the hike: - Heppenheim - Schlossberg with Schneckenturm and Starkenburg Castle - Steigkopf -...

Popular mountain bike tour in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hesse. Far away from busy roads, this well-signposted MTB route leads through the picturesque natural landscapes of the Bergstraße and the Vorderer Odenwald. The route starts at the Kleiner Markt in Heppenheim, close to the historic old town. It goes up to the observatory. From there, there are great views of Heppenheim and the side valleys of the Odenwald). The route continues between the Hambach Valley and the...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Frauenhecke car park is the starting point of loop trail 8. The loop trail, which is also suitable for families, runs around the Zigeunerkopf, past the Kreiswald stables and south of the Felsenmeer back to the parking lot. A very special hiking highlight awaits on the Juhoehe: the legendary sacrificial stones, granite blocks that have been shaped by weathering over millions of years. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The panorama trail keeps what it promises. Many beautiful views accompany you on the hike between Ober-Hambach and Eselsberg. From the car park near the St. Andreas source, you can hike through the forest as well as through pretty meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Ober-Hambach - donkey mountain - idyllic forest paths