Best trails near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm
4.6(68 reviews)
Want to check out Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (27)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPopular loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike to Auerbach Castle is an insider tip in the region. With a fantastic view of the surrounding area, the route leads from Zwingenberg to the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Auerbach Castle - Zwingenberg Old Castle - Zwingenberg old town - Melikbokus - Great views
- 4.5 (21)·Hard·19.8 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrChallenging MTB tour in the UNESCO Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. From the starting point in Alsbach, the route leads through the Hasselbach Valley up to Hubertus-Schröder-Blick and on through the Balkhausen Valley past Heiligenberg Castle. After crossing the Stettbacher Valley, the route runs above the Lufthansa Training Center into the Ober-Beerbach Valley. After the Märchenteich pond, the trail leads to Hutzelstraße and on to Kuralpe. The highest point of the tour is reached...
- 4.8 (7)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Burgensteig Bergstraße, a long-distance trail along the edge of the Odenwald. This specific section starts in Seeheim-Jugenheim and ends in Bensheim-Auerbach. The path leads through dense forests to the ruins of Alsbach Castle and Auerbach Castle, both offering grand views across the Rhine plain. The route follows forest trails through the Melibokus region, combining cultural heritage with natural beauty. Overnight stays are available at guesthouses and hotels in...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 4 of the Alemannenweg and connects Zwingenberg with Frankenstein Castle. Leaving Zwingenberg, the path traverses the forested crests of the Bergstraße region, passing Schloss Alsbach, the Heiligenberg estate with its historic castle and monastery ruins, and the remains of Tannenberg Castle. After passing the mysterious magnetic stones (Magnetsteine), hikers reach the iconic hilltop of Frankenstein Castle. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in...
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·2.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly hike in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at Alsbach Castle, whose almost 20 m high keep is used as a lookout tower. There are restaurants at the starting point and at the observation tower on the Melibokus. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Alsbach Castle - Summit of Melibokus - Lookout tower on the Melibokus
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike near Zwingenberg, Hesse. Most of the route runs along the Allemannenweg and offers numerous sights and an exciting mix of varied nature and cultural-historical buildings. The route starts at the Alsbach castle ruins and leads through the Odenwald forest with constant ups and downs. It finally leads over the Heiligenberg to the Tannenberg, on which Tannenberg Castle is enthroned and offers beautiful views of the region. You return along the same route. Highlights: -- local flora...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·18.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular bike tour in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This almost 30 km long bike tour through the western Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald can be started in Lorsch, Bensheim or Zwingenberg. In addition to the nice towns, there are also scenic places such as the Erlache nature reserve near Bensheim. Highlights of the bike tour: - Lorsch - Bensheim - Zwingenberg - Melibokus - Valley of the Weschnitz
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm is Zwingenberg: Auerbach Castle and Melibokus, which has a 4.7 star rating from 27 reviews. This trail is 12.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,385 ft.
What is the longest trail near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm is Pfungstadt - Erlensee - Melibokus - Zwingenberg - Bickenbach. This trail is estimated to be 21.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm?
Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm: With an ascent of 4,166 ft, MTB Circuit Nördliche Bergstraße has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Pfungstadt - Erlensee - Melibokus - Zwingenberg - Bickenbach with 2,444 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm?
The most popular and difficult trail near Alsbacher Schloss Burgturm is Zwingenberg: Auerbach Castle and Melibokus with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.
