Best walking trails in Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald

Popular, 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...

Popular 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

Relaxed 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...

Historic loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the Fürstenlager, built in 1790. The former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt invites to stroll around with its stately buildings and parks. There are free car parks in Bachgasse and public bathrooms. There are also several bathrooms and places to stop for refreshments along the way. It is possible to take the bus from "Bensheim Auerbach" station to the...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful forest hike (hiking trail 1) begins at the Lufthansa Seeheim conference hotel. The highlights of the tour include the ruins of the medieval Tannenberg Castle and the idyllic fairytale ponds. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Tannenberg Castle - Fairy Tale Pond - idyllic forest trails

Picturesque, 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

Popular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This loop trail leads hikers from Hemsbach to the beautiful Schafhof-Teufelsloch nature reserve. The natural landscapes in the protected area are very typical of the Bergstrasse Odenwald: meadow orchards, dry grassland, wet meadows and stream meadows characterize the area. A stop at the Waldner Tower is recommended to enjoy the views of the Odenwald and the western Rhine plain. Highlights of the hike: -...

Family-friendly walk in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Tannenberg castle ruins are located on a 200 m high Odenwald spur east of Seeheim. This route leads to the Tannenberg and to the still imposing ruins, which were built by Kuno von Muenzenberg around 1210 and later expanded by his son Ulrich into a well-fortified medieval castle and the seat of the Seeheim office. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Ruins of Tannenberg Castle - great views over the Odenwald

Popular loop in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The hiking car park "Not-Gottes-Kapelle" is the starting point of this route. Beautiful forest paths lead up to the summit of Melibokus, the highest mountain on the southern Hessian mountain road. There is a restaurant at the observation tower there. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Summit of Melibokus - lookout tower

Family-friendly circular route in the Stadtpark Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route is one of the many beautiful routes in the Heidelberg city forest. The route can begin and end at the "Königsstuhl" information point. Passing the 568 m high Königsstuhl, it goes through the forest to the Felsenmeer. After visiting this exciting accumulation of rocks, we go to the "Hohler Kästenbaum", where lovingly placed picnic benches invite you to linger. The way back leads along the Hohler...