Best lake 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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- 4.2 (16)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. At first glance, the Katzenbuckel looks like a normal mountain with its lookout tower and idyllic Katzenbuckelsee. In fact, the 628 m high peak is the vent of an extinct volcano. Around two thirds of this hike, which also runs along the ruins of a hunting lodge (Emichsburg), leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Emichsburg - Observation tower on the Katzenbuckel - Katzenbuckelsee
- 4.6 (15)·Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·11.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This circular hike goes up and down again and again through the forests and open landscapes between Stammberg, Altenbach and Rippenweier. A basic level of fitness and sturdy shoes are an advantage. The route has a few places to stop for refreshments (it is best to inform yourself about the opening times in advance). Highlights of the hike: - idyllic Schriesheimertal - Rib Weier - Ursenbach - Steinberg
- 4.2 (11)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrMarked, popular circular route near Neukirchen, Baden-Württemberg. This round in the beautiful Neckartal-Odenwald nature park leads around the Reihersee near Neunkirchen. You hike through the forest on natural paths and enjoy fantastic views over and over again. Highlights of the round: - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- 4.7 (2)·Moderate·30.5 mi·Est. 13–14 hrWonderful, varied cycle tour in the Neckartal-Odenwald nature park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This MTB tour leads over Rauenberg and Meckesheim, over Bammental and past Waldhilsbach up to the Königstuhl. Continue on Wieslocher Weg to Nußloch and across the fields to the starting point. The round offers a lot of variety, through forests, across meadows and fields and along regional villages. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Dielheim Castle - Hirschberg - Königstuhl
- 3.5 (5)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrInteresting circular route in Baden-Württemberg It goes into the Neckartal-Odenwald nature park with its many streams, small mountains and many hiking trails. Start is in Branich. You can get here by bus or by car. It goes in an easterly direction through the wonderfully refreshing nature of the beautiful Odenwald. Here you get to the first highlight, the Schanzenköpfle Castle, a high medieval castle ruin that fits so wonderfully into this landscape. On the way back, you reach the radiant...
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Where is the best lake trail to hike in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Katzenbuckel and Emichsburg, which has a 4.2 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 4.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 731 ft.
What is the longest lake trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park is Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 108.8 mi long.
How many lake trails are in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
There are 47 lake trails in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 3.8-star ratingfrom 102 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park?
Burgensteig Bergstraße has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 14,908 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg (Radfernweg), which has 9,160 ft of elevation gain.
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