Best river trails in Hirschhorn
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Explore the most popular river trails near Hirschhorn 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
- 4.2 (21)·Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Hirschhorn and ending in Eberbach. The trail follows the Ulfenbach stream before ascending into the shaded mixed forests of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, passing Schloss Hirschhorn and the Stöckberg. It bypasses the village of Igelsbach, rounds the Tannenkopf summit, and reaches the historic Steinerner Tisch hunting table and the Gretenbrunnen spring. The final stretch offers views of the Neckar River before...
- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·31.3 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA varied hike or bike ride in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route always runs along the Neckar. The start is the Hirschhorn train station. If 50 km is too long for you, you can simply get on the train in Heidelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg - Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn - Views oft the Neckar
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Loop trail 7 from the Schloss Hirschhorn car park is perfect for a summer walk. You walk through shady forest and only a little uphill at the beginning. Once the climb is done, a great view of the Neckar loop opens up. Through the Finkenbach valley you finally reach the Brunnenstube, a spring construction for drinking water production. Highlights of the hike: - Castle Hirschhorn - View of the Neckar valley - Finkenbach -...
- 3.9 (6)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail between the Odenwald and Neckar Valley near Hirschhorn in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. The paths are easy to walk on and are marked with a white H2 in the open circle with an 'H' inside. Highlights: - Ersheimer lock - Ersheimer chapel, oldest chapel in the Neckar valley - old towpath on the Neckar
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Hirschhorn?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Hirschhorn is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn. This trail is estimated to be 31.3 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Hirschhorn?
Hirschhorn: With an ascent of 3,845 ft, Hirschhorn zum Turm has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Von Hirschhorn über Eberbach und Beerfelden with 3,549 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Hirschhorn?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Hirschhorn is Rundwanderweg Hirschhorn Igelsbach 2: Langer-Wald-Weg with a 3.5-star rating from 2 reviews.