Best hard trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park

Popular, varied route near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The climb to Königstuhl starts behind the cemetery (bus arrival possible and parking available). In Königsstuhl, of course, the climb is rewarded with magnificent views. Afterwards, the steep descent to Heidelberg begins - via the Valerieweg it goes down to the Neckar River. On the opposite side of the Neckar, the route leads as a small round over a beautiful serpentine trail until it finally goes towards the starting...

Challenging loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. With more than 30 km and numerous ascents and descents, this hiking or jogging tour is demanding, but a nice challenge for well-trained athletes. It starts directly in Heidelberg, where you can also stop for refreshments after the tour. After crossing the Neckar, it goes up and down through the panoramic mountain ranges and romantic valleys of the Odenwald - including the Michelsberg, the Heiligenberg and of...

Cultural-historical, picturesque loop in the Dossenheim region, Baden-Württemberg. The Dossenheim, Weißer Stein, and Thingstätte route takes you to the Weißen Stein, a high mountain in the Odenwald. There is the Weiße-Stein tower, which at 23 meters high offers a fabulous view. Along the route is the Heidelberger Thingstätte, an open-air stage on the Heiligenberg, which was built during the National Socialist period on the model of ancient Greek theaters and used for propaganda purposes. The...

Varied loop near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop in the south-western Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park runs through the forest throughout. The starting point is at the parking lot near the Klingenteich Falls, which can be visited optionally. The beautiful loop runs around Königstuh & Gaisberg via Leopoldstein and the Ehrenfriedho. The Bierhelderhof invites to take a leisurely break. Highlights of the hike: - Ameisenbuckel - View of the Königstuhl - Klingenteich...

Popular hiking event near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the official route of the 42 km long Heidelberg Mammutmarsch from 2022. From Dossenheim, the route leads through Heidelberg, the Neckar Valley and to the Königstuhl. All the latest information can be found on the organiser's website (see tips). If the route is discovered with a little more time, numerous sights can be visited. The start is at the Schauenburghalle car park. Dossenheim Süd railway station is nearby, making it...

Popular, varied half marathon course in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This is the route of the Heidelberg Half Marathon. The route leads through the old town, past numerous cultural and historical sights, along the Neckar and through the suburbs of the city. Along the way, nice views of the beautiful city and the Neckar can be taken in. As some roads are closed for the event, it is essential to follow the traffic rules outside the event. Highlights of the tour: - Heidelberg Castle -...

Challenging and varied route up the highest mountain in the Baden Odenwald near Zwingenberg, Baden-Württemberg. From Zwingenberg, the route leads to the entrance of the Wolfsschlucht gorge. Fun fact: this gorge is said to have inspired the famous opera composer Carl Maria von Weber to write his opera "Der Freischütz". After almost 400 meters in altitude, you reach Oberdielbach before continuing on paved paths to the Katzenbuckel (and the viewing tower on the Katzenbuckel). Here you can enjoy...

This route is stage 5 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Eberbach and ending in Neunkirchen. The demanding trail ascends the Breitenstein hill, crossing through orchards and mixed forests toward the Ernst-Hohn-Pavillon and the Teufelskanzel viewpoint. After crossing the Neckar River at the Rockenau lock, the path leads to the 13th-century Stolzeneck castle ruins and traverses steep terrain along the Wilden Waibelsberg before finishing in Neunkirchen. Overnight stays are...