Best city walk 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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- 4.7 (334)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular, multifaceted walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Thanks to its proximity to Heidelberg, nature and the city can be enjoyed at the same time on the Philosopher´s Walk. The warm climate in this area, which is untypical for Germany, allows all kinds of exotic plants to grow: Japanese mistletoe, Spanish broom, Portuguese cherries, everything blooms a few weeks earlier on this path than in the valley. The path leads along the southern part of the Heiligenberg, on the banks of the...
- 4.7 (153)·Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular city hike in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful city walk takes you past many of Heidelberg's most famous sights. The hike also convinces with great views over the Neckar and up to the Michelsberg. There are countless places to stop. Highlights of the hike: - Theodor Heuss Bridge - Old town Heidelberg - Philosopher's path with philosopher's garden - View from the snake path - Old bridge - Heidelberger Castle - Church of the Holy Spirit
- 4.6 (151)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrA wonderful tour along Heidelberg's old town and to the famous Philosophenweg into the green. You pass the Philosphengärtchen, the Bismarck Column and the Fuchsrondell Hut, from which you have a beautiful view of Heidelberg and its surroundings. We continue on the Chaisenweg, past the Heldenloch towards Heiligenberg with the Heiligenberg tower. Shortly after the Waldschenke, turn right onto the Heiligenbergweg, which you follow to the Kühruhweg. Follow this until it crosses the Odenwälder Weg...
- 4.2 (37)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The towpath runs along the north bank of the Neckar in Heidelberg. Here it goes along the foot of the Heiligenberg. Since this mountain is subject to unique climatic conditions, the temperature here averages 1.5 degrees warmer than in the city area. From here, there is a beautiful view of Heidelberg's old town on the other side of the Neckar. To make a loop out of this route, the Philosopher's Path on the mountain's southern slope can be hiked...
- Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Gertberg-Weg (Neckargerach loop trail 4) starts at the train station in Neckargerach. Following the Seebach you leave the city and then walk for a few kilometers through the forest before heading back in the direction of the train station. Highlights of the hike: - shady forest - St. Afra. Church in Neckargerach - Detour to the Gickelfelsen - Memorial stone for the victims of the Neckargerach concentration...
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Where is the best city walk trail to hike in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best city walk trail to hike in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Heidelberg Philosopher´s Walk, which has a 4.7 star rating from 333 reviews. This trail is 1.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 341 ft.
What is the longest city walk trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Philosophenweg - Heiligenbergweg - Odenwälderweg. This trail is estimated to be 5.8 mi long.
How many city walk trails are in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
There are 6 city walk trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.These city walk trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 684 AllTrails community reviews.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
Philosophenweg - Heiligenbergweg - Odenwälderweg has the most elevation gain for city walk trails with 1,276 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Old Town - Castle - Philosopher's Path, which has 813 ft of elevation gain.
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