Best partially-paved trails in Zwingenberg

Popular loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike to Auerbach Castle is an insider tip in the region. With a fantastic view of the surrounding area, the route leads from Zwingenberg to the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Auerbach Castle - Zwingenberg Old Castle - Zwingenberg old town - Melikbokus - Great views

Forest and culture-rich stretch of the Nibelungensteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the "Nibelungensteig" long-distance hiking trail. Breathtaking mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and wonderful viewpoints characterize this hike, the starting point of which can be reached by train and bus. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town of Zwingenberg - Mountain Church - Local museum - Summit of Melibokus - View of the Rhine plain - Felsenmeer ("Sea of rocks") - Lindenfels Castle - Dragon...

Promising long-distance hiking trail in the Odenwald, Hesse/Bavaria. The Nibelungensteig is a real Odenwald hiking experience: it goes over heights and valleys, rustling forests, and historical sights. The vertical meters to be overcome offer beautiful views but require a certain level of fitness and sturdy shoes. From Zwingenberg on the mountain road, it goes over the Melibokus, Felsberg and Lindenfels, Grasellenbach, and then the Marbach reservoir to Schöllenbach and Hesselbach. It goes...