Best trails near Altarberg

4.8(44 reviews)

·Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald

Want to check out Altarberg 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. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Altarberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Top trails

#1 - State Park Fürstenlager Loop
4.7 (40)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Historic loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the Fürstenlager, built in 1790. The former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt invites to stroll around with its stately buildings and parks. There are free car parks in Bachgasse and public bathrooms. There are also several bathrooms and places to stop for refreshments along the way. It is possible to take the bus from "Bensheim Auerbach" station to the...
#2 - Bensheim, Elmshausen, and Auerbach
4.9 (4)·Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Varied loop trail near Bensheim, Hesse This hike starts at the train station in Bensheim, from where it goes via Elmshausen to Auerbach and back to the starting point. Forest and field paths alternate so that you never get bored. There are also some great viewpoints and nice restaurants along the way. Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views - vineyards - Bensheim - Nature trail "Hohlwege-Lehrpfad" - Schoenberger Cross - State Park Fuerstenlager near Auerbach - Zedernblick viewpoint

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike near Altarberg?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altarberg is State Park Fürstenlager Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 40 reviews. This trail is 2.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 393 ft.

What is the longest trail near Altarberg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altarberg is Bensheim, Elmshausen, and Auerbach. This trail is estimated to be 11.3 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altarberg?

Altarberg: With an ascent of 1,860 ft, Bensheim, Elmshausen, and Auerbach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is State Park Fürstenlager Loop with 393 ft of elevation gain.