Best trails near Schwalbennest
4.2(110 reviews)
Want to check out Schwalbennest from the trail? Good news: 9 trails will get you there, including camping and 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 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schwalbennest are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·31.3 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA varied hike or bike ride in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This route always runs along the Neckar. The start is the Hirschhorn train station. If 50 km is too long for you, you can simply get on the train in Heidelberg. Highlights of the hike: - Heidelberg - Neckarsteinach - Hirschhorn - Views oft the Neckar
- 4.4 (8)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. Most hikers need around 3 hours for the almost 10 km long route. Numerous castles line the path, almost half of which leads directly along the Neckar. Highlights of the hike: - Vorderburg, Mittelburg and Hinterburg in Neckarsteinach - Ruhsteinhütte - Hiking trail along the Neckar
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·24 mi·Est. 9–10 hrGreat bike ride along the Neckar to Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Heidelberg itself is of course well worth seeing, but so is the beautiful surroundings for those who like it a bit more natural and quiet. You cycle through the Neckar valley without any noticeable differences in altitude, always following the river. From Eberbach it goes via Hirschhorn, where a detour to Hirschhorn Castle is worthwhile, and on to Neckargemünd and Heidelberg. Highlights: - great natural landscape - Cycle...
- 2.3 (4)·Moderate·32.5 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrStage 3 of the Odenwald-Madonnen cycle path. The third day's stage of the Odenwald-Madonnen Cycle Path is in no way inferior to its predecessors. The path from Mosbach to Neckargemünd runs continuously along the Neckar and is wonderfully flat with lots of great views. Margaretenschlucht and Wolfschlucht are two natural spectacles that should not be missed on this section. Highlights: - Neuburg Castle in Obrigheim - Dauchstein Castle near Binau - Margaretenschlucht waterfall - Wolf Gorge
- 4.4 (53)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop near Neckarsteinach, Baden-Württemberg. As the name suggests, four castles and castle ruins await you on this tour, including the ruins of the Swallow's Nest (also known as Castle Schadeck). Fantastic views of the Neckar and great forest trails round off the varied hiking experience. There are places to stop. The route is accessible by bus and train. There is a fairly steep ascent to the Hoher Darsberg, which is why a basic level of fitness and sturdy shoes are an...
- 4.3 (18)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Ochsenkopf-Weg in Neckarsteinach leads hikers to two of the four castles in the city. The start and finish point is the "Unter den 4 Burgen" hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - Ochsenkopf with a lookout tower - At the Ruhstein - Schadeck Castle ("Swallow's Nest") - Hinterburg - great views of the Neckar valley
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·18.7 mi·Est. 10–11 hrVierburgenparkplatz - Mittelburg - Hinterburg - Sportplatz - Eichelberg - Kaisereiche - High Darsberg - Bänkleweg - Stangenberghalle - lock - Dilsberg - Lochmühle - Bockfelsen - Bronner hut - Friedensbrücke - Büdel Ebert Heim - Am Ruhestein - Lammerskopf - Steinengatter - Am Ruhestein - Burgenweg - Bliggerlinde - Teufelstein - Schwalbennest - Hinterburg - Vierburgenparkplatz
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schwalbennest?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schwalbennest. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schwalbennest?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schwalbennest is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn, which has a 4.1 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 31.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,169 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schwalbennest?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schwalbennest is Odenwald-Madonnen-Radweg Etappe 3: Mosbach - Neckargemünd. This trail is estimated to be 32.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schwalbennest?
Schwalbennest: With an ascent of 4,012 ft, Rund um Neckarsteinach [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Heidelberg from Hirschhorn with 3,169 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schwalbennest?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schwalbennest is Heidelberg - Neckargemünd - Neckarsteinach with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
