Best trails near Wachenburg
4.0(70 reviews)
Want to check out Wachenburg 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 Wachenburg 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...
- 3.8 (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
- 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.
- 4.2 (3)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Weinheim and ends in Großsachsen. The path leads from the market square up to Wachenburg and Windeck Castle ruins, continuing through mixed forests and vineyards with views across the Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest. Overnight stays are available at hotels and guesthouses in Weinheim or Großsachsen; wild camping is prohibited in the nature park....
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wachenburg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wachenburg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wachenburg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wachenburg 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 Wachenburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wachenburg is Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 6: Weinheim – Hirschberg-Großsachsen. This trail is estimated to be 9.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wachenburg?
Wachenburg: With an ascent of 2,171 ft, Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 6: Weinheim – Hirschberg-Großsachsen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Weinheim - Gorxheimertal - Burgruine Windeck with 1,768 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wachenburg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wachenburg is Burgensteig Bergstraße Stage 6: Weinheim – Hirschberg-Großsachsen with a 4.2-star rating from 3 reviews.
