Best short 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 (336)·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 (69)·Moderate·1.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrExciting route with great views near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This short route has it all: more than 1200 steps made of natural stone are mastered here on the ascent to the Königstuhl. Once at the top, the fantastic view rewards the effort. The route lives up to its name. Highlights of the route: - Views over Heidelberg and the castle - Idyllic panorama
- 4.8 (27)·Easy·2.4 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop in Baden-Württemberg. A great loop for the whole family - it leads through the gorge along the Flursbach stream, which has cut its way through the red sandstone over the years. Along the way, ten stations explain interesting facts about the formation of the rocks. The trail starts at Neckargerach railway station, making it easy to travel by public transport. Highlights: - wild and romantic gorge - beautiful views - Ten information stations
- 4.4 (27)·Moderate·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPicturesque, natural hiking trail in the Neckar Valley-Odenwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Starting in a well-tended park, this route leads to the Wendthaus. You hike on natural paths through the idyllic forest landscape and are rewarded with great views. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape - Nice prospects
- 4.1 (12)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. With the exception of a slightly longer uphill section, this is a very leisurely forest loop south of Heidelberg. It starts at the bus stop or at the "Drei Eichen" car park. At the Leopoldsteinhuette, which invites you to take a sheltered break even in bad weather, you walk on the Posseltsweg to the Hubertus Felsen. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest trails - Leopoldsteinhuette - Hubertus Rock - Shelter...
- 4.0 (16)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This hiking trail circles the Steinberg between Ursenbach and Oberflockenbach over a short distance. About half of the route runs through the forest. The rest of the way meanders through fields and meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Steinberg - Ursenbacher height - idyllic country lanes
- 3.8 (10)·Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort, romantic hiking trail near Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful tour runs through the Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald. The route can be started at the Wadner car park in Wachenburg. There is a lot to explore there. Refreshments can also be found at the castle. Highlights of the circular route: - Castle Wachenburg - Wachenberg
- 4.1 (3)·Moderate·2.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike to the Gaisberg Tower in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. The Gaisberg Tower in Heidelberg is a monument that stands at the transition from the small plateau of the high Gaisberg to the north-western slope. It starts in Gaisbergstrasse at the parking lot. From there, shady forest paths lead up to the tower and back along the same route. Highlights: - beautiful views
- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·2.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The name of loop trail 3 suggests it: This route not only leads through beautiful forest, but also through the historic vineyards on the Steinachsweg. Information boards along the way provide interesting information about viticulture around the Steinberg. Highlights of the hike: - Field maple natural monument - exciting information boards - several vantage points - historic vineyards
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxing walk along the Neckar, Baden-Wuerrttemberg. The Margarethen Gorge is a great hiking destination for anyone who wants to enjoy a piece of wild nature right by the Neckar. The area is a nature reserve and can be reached via a short walk from Binau. The waterfall, where the Flursbach falls in several stages in the Margarethen Gorge, is considered the highest waterfall in the Odenwald. Highlights of the hike: - Neckar - Margarethen Gorge - Guttenbach lock
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