Best camping trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park
The Neckertal-Odenwald Nature Park is characterized by colourful forests, steep slopes, wide fields and red sandstone. Many fascinating landscape elements can be discovered here on foot, by bike or in a canoe.
In addition to the beautiful, varied landscape, there are also many cultural and culinary highlights to discover in the nature park.
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- 4.1 (24)·Moderate·5.5 miExciting loop in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park. A varied loop that starts at the car park in Neckargerach. Neckargerach railway station is also very close by, so travelling to and from the station by train is possible. The route leads through the adventurous Margareten Gorge and then up into the forests above the Neckar. The route returns to the town on the other bank. There is a café near the start where you can stop for refreshments. The hiking sign is a white 5 in an open circle with...
- 4.5 (23)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neckargemünd and ending in Neckarsteinach. Right after the start, the trail ascends towards the Bockfelsenhütte, which is the highest point of this stage. Afterwards, the route continues past the historic Tillystein and reaches the managed Burgfeste Dilsberg. Jenseits davon öffnet sich mit dem Laubmischwald eine weite grüne Waldlandschaft, bevor der Abstieg zur Staustufe noch einmal an Höhe verliert. Im letzten...
- 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...
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·21.7 mi·Est. 11–12 hrCultural-historical, popular loop in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The best of Heidelberg - a worthwhile tour with some demands on driving skills. The time begins with a technically demanding part from the Heiligenberg down to Heidelberg's old town, which scores with both cultural and gastronomic highlights. After that, the tour initially leads steeply on the road and further up the forest mountain to the Königstuhl. Well-developed paths lead to Posseltslust. At the Hilsbacher Tor, we...
- 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
- 3.8 (14)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 8 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Mosbach and ending in Gundelsheim. The path opens into a wide landscape, passing through the Hartwald and descending to Neckarzimmern to visit the deportee memorial and Burg Hornberg. After crossing the river to Haßmersheim, it ascends the Michaelsberg past the Michaelskapelle, then follows the vineyard steps of the Himmelsleiter down to Gundelsheim and Schloss Horneck. Overnight stays are accommodated in local...
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·11.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neunkirchen and ending in Neckargerach. The trail leads through mixed forests and the historic Kriegwald toward the ruins of Minneburg Castle, which offers views over the Neckar Valley. It passes the unique geological formations of the Mittelberg loop valley and the village of Neckarkatzenbach before following the old towpath along the riverbanks in Guttenbach to cross over into Neckargerach. Overnight stays are...
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic loop to the Dilsberg from Neckarsteinach in the Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald. It starts in the city center. The hike can also be started from the Neckarsteinach train station, where there are also parking spaces. It goes along the banks of the Neckar and to the Dilsberg Castle with its numerous stories, events and beautiful views (see tips). The round is marked with a white 3 in an open-topped circle. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic banks of the Neckar - Old town and...
- 5.0 (5)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hike in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Hesse. From Neckarsteinach train station you walk up to the Dilsberg mountain fortress. Great views of the Neckar sweeten the sometimes strenuous ascent. Highlights of the hike: - views into the Neckar Valley - Dilsberg mountain fortress - St. Bartholomew Church
- 4.4 (8)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. Most hikers need around 3 hours for the almost 10 km long route. Numerous castles line the path, almost half of which leads directly along the Neckar. Highlights of the hike: - Vorderburg, Mittelburg and Hinterburg in Neckarsteinach - Ruhsteinhütte - Hiking trail along the Neckar
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Where is the best trail to hike for camping in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Margaretenschlucht Gorge, which has a 4.1 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 5.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 748 ft.
What is the longest camping trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Von Römerberg über Weinheim. This trail is estimated to be 77.8 mi long.
How many camping trails are in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
There are 55 camping trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.These camping trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 212 AllTrails community reviews.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
MTB-Tour 5: Königs-Tour has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 6,417 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Von Römerberg über Weinheim, which has 5,741 ft of elevation gain.
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