Best trails near Burgruine Windeck
4.1(61 reviews)
Want to check out Burgruine Windeck from the trail? Good news: 6 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 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burgruine Windeck are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (36)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, near-natural loop in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The region around Weinheim is a natural paradise for lovers of rare plants and trees, due to the mild mountain climate. The hike begins in the historic old town of Weinheim and first leads through the Weinheim Castle Park and along the castle. In the adjacent exotic forest, there are numerous rare tree species to marvel at before heading to the Wachtenburg on the Burgensteig. The route returns to the...
- 3.5 (10)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, varied loop in the Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This idyllic loop starts in Weinheim and first leads over the Geiersberg and Goldkopf. From here, there are fantastic views over the region. On the way back, you pass Gorxheim and the Windeck castle ruins before returning to the starting point along Weinheim Castle. Highlights of the circular walk: - Weinheim Castle - Windeck castle ruins - Viewpoints - Wachenburg Castle
- 4.0 (4)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried hike around Weinheim. This hike leads through the forests above Weinheim and connects the two landmarks of the town. The trail climbs up to Windeck Castle, a medieval ruin, and continues to Wachenburg Castle. From both points, there are sweeping views over the roofs of the old town, the Rhine plain and as far as the Palatinate mountains on the horizon.
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried two castles hike from Birkenau, Hesse. As the name suggests, the hike leads to two castles in the surrounding area near Birkenau - the Wachenburg and the Windeck castle ruins. This results in a great combination of nature and cultural-historical elements. The starting and ending point is Birkenau station. From there the route leads almost exclusively through the forest. Highlights: - Carlebach mill - Kinscherf'sche mill - Wachenburg - Windeck castle ruins
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·13.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular running event in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This is the official course of the Weinheim Half Marathon. Attention: Individual sections may be blocked specifically for the event and are only partially accessible under normal circumstances. Highlights of the route: - Weinheim - Kneipp facility - several mills - Birkenau
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burgruine Windeck?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burgruine Windeck. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burgruine Windeck?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burgruine Windeck is Jugendwanderweg „Zu zwei Burgen an der Badischen Bergstraße“, which has a 4.4 star rating from 36 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,722 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burgruine Windeck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burgruine Windeck is Weinheim half marathon. This trail is estimated to be 13.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burgruine Windeck?
Burgruine Windeck: With an ascent of 1,768 ft, Weinheim - Gorxheimertal - Burgruine Windeck has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Weinheim Loop with 1,745 ft of elevation gain.
