Best trails near Heidelberg
4.6(5 reviews)
Want to check out Heidelberg 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Heidelberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrForest and culture-rich route section in the Odenwald Over breathtaking heights and through idyllic valleys, this hike leads past historical features and breathtaking viewpoints. Highlights: -Burg Lindenfels -Saint Walburga -Gassbachtal - Refreshments with cake and cake specialties
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrChallenging Loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful circular hike that leads up and down through the varied landscape in the geo-nature park. It goes through forests and across fields. You should take enough provisions with you for the quite long tour. There are places to stop for refreshments in Lindenfels, Laudenau, at the Rodenstein ruins and in Reichelsheim. Highlights: - Odenwald regional museum - Bismarck Observatory near the route - Rodenstein Castle -...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Heidelberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Heidelberg is Nibelungensteig Stage 2: Lindenfels - Grasellenbach, which has a 5.0 star rating from 3 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,768 ft.
What is the longest trail near Heidelberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Heidelberg is Reichelsheim 6 Loop: Nibelungen tour. This trail is estimated to be 14.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Heidelberg?
Heidelberg: With an ascent of 2,975 ft, Reichelsheim 6 Loop: Nibelungen tour has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Nibelungensteig Stage 2: Lindenfels - Grasellenbach with 1,768 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Heidelberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Heidelberg is Reichelsheim 6 Loop: Nibelungen tour with a 4.2-star rating from 2 reviews.
