Best trails near Hirschberg
4.2(16 reviews)
Want to check out Hirschberg from the trail? Good news: 2 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hirschberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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
- Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis loop trail invites you to discover the tranquil woodlands of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park. The journey begins in the historic town of Eberbach and leads uphill through dense stands of native European beech and silver fir trees. The trails vary between wide forest roads and winding paths. Along the way, the route passes the historic Emichsburg, an elegant 19th-century hunting lodge modeled after a medieval castle ruin. The trail continues to the ruins of Eberbach Castle, a sprawling...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Hirschberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hirschberg 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 trail near Hirschberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hirschberg is Eberbach – Emichsburg – Eberbach Castle Ruins. This trail is estimated to be 6.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hirschberg?
Hirschberg: With an ascent of 1,400 ft, Eberbach – Emichsburg – Eberbach Castle Ruins has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Katzenbuckel and Emichsburg with 731 ft of elevation gain.
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- Wohnmobilstellplatz "Neckarlauer"
- Neckartalblick
- Ernst-Hohn-Hütte
- Burgruine Eberbach (Vorderburg)
- Oswald-Fuchs-Hütte
- Teufelskanzel
- Emichsburg
- Campingpark Eberbach
- Thalheimsches Haus
- Auberg-Brünnle
- Burgruine Eberbach (Mittelburg)
- Burgruine Eberbach
- Burgruine Eberbach (Hinterburg)
- Altes Badhaus
- Marienhöhen Hütte
- Felsenquelle
- Dürrhebstal
- St. Johannes Nepomuk Kirche
- Tannenkopf
- Gretengrund