Best trails near Elz
3.9(41 reviews)
Want to check out Elz from the trail? Good news: 9 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Elz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (26)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 7 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neckargerach and ending in Mosbach. The path traverses the steep, rocky terrain of the Margarethenschlucht nature reserve and continues through the mixed forests of the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park. It winds past the Gickelberg, the Binauer Forst, and the Henschelberg nature reserve before finishing in the historic old town of Mosbach. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses or hotels in Mosbach, as...
- 4.0 (3)·Moderate·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Henschelberger loop trail 1 extends in a nearly 6 km long loop through the forest north of Mosbach. You walk over the Sonnenrain on a path that climbs quite steeply at the beginning to the Henschelberg. Great views of the Nuestenbach valley and Mosbach as well as rare animal and plant species are constant companions. Highlights of the hike: - Henschelberg nature reserve - quiet forest trails - views of...
- 3.5 (6)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrClose-to-nature, panoramic hike near Mosbach, Baden-Württemberg. On natural paths around and through the nature reserve Nüstenbachtal, Hessental, and Masseldorn. The round impresses with great views and idyllic flora and fauna. Highlights of the round: - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape - Nice views Mosbach - Nüstenbach - Kandelbrunnen - Hasbachtal - Mosbach. Accessible by bus and train.
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Panoramaweg leads from Mosbach via the Knopfwald to Neckarburken. The starting point of the route is at Franz-Roser-Platz near the market square. When you arrive in Neckarburken, you can return on foot or by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Old town of Mosbach - Palmscher house from 1610 (optional) - Mosbach Castle (optional) - Knopfwald - Neckarburken
- 2.3 (4)·Moderate·32.5 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrStage 3 of the Odenwald-Madonnen cycle path. The third day's stage of the Odenwald-Madonnen Cycle Path is in no way inferior to its predecessors. The path from Mosbach to Neckargemünd runs continuously along the Neckar and is wonderfully flat with lots of great views. Margaretenschlucht and Wolfschlucht are two natural spectacles that should not be missed on this section. Highlights: - Neuburg Castle in Obrigheim - Dauchstein Castle near Binau - Margaretenschlucht waterfall - Wolf Gorge
- Moderate·2.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Mosbacher Rundweg 4 (Henschelberg-Weg) begins near the train station in Mosbach. The hike up the Sonnenrain is quite leisurely, but in the steeper sections it is also a bit more strenuous up the Henschelberg. Great views of the old town of Mosbach and the valley of the Nuestenbach invite you to take a break again and again. The route runs for around two kilometers through the Henschelberg nature reserve, where...
- Moderate·24.8 mi·Est. 10–11 hrStage 2 of the Odenwald-Madonnen cycle path. After the initial up and down on the first day's stage of the Odenwald-Madonnen Cycle Path, the second section from Buchen to Mosbach is now more leisurely. A real highlight on this part is the Eberstadt stalactite cave, for which you have a lot of time with just 40km. Highlights: - Sights from the Nibelung myth in Buchen - Eberstadt stalactite cave - View from Waldbrunn - the highest point in the Odenwald
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Elz?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Elz. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Elz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Elz is Neckarsteig Stage 7: Neckargerach - Mosbach, which has a 4.5 star rating from 26 reviews. This trail is 8.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,463 ft.
What is the longest trail near Elz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Elz is Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg Etappe 3: Mosbach - Neckargemünd. This trail is estimated to be 32.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Elz?
Elz: With an ascent of 2,785 ft, Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg Etappe 3: Mosbach - Neckargemünd has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg Etappe 2: Buchen (Odenwald) - Mosbach with 2,296 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Elz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Elz is Rund um Mosbach with a -star rating from 0 reviews.