Best historic site trails in Heppenheim

Stimulating hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful circular hike that leads through shady forests most of the time. On the way you can always find geologically and culturally interesting sights such as quarries and rock formations, around which one or the other legend is entwined. In order to decide whether the furrows and shells of the sacrificial stones were created by natural weathering or by human hands, there is only one thing that can be done: set off and take...

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

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...

This route is stage 4 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in the old town of Heppenheim and ends in Hemsbach. The path follows forest trails below the Steinkopf to the pilgrimage site on the Kreuzberg and the striking Steinerner Gaul boulder. Hikers pass the Waldnerturm tower and the Rothschild Castle before descending into the Baden wine village. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in...