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Mehlinger Heide

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  • Mehlinger Heath - Heather
    Mehlinger Heath - Heather
    Photo: Ivonne Christmann, VG Enkenbach-Alsenborn
Die Mehlinger Heide ist ein ehemaliger Truppenübungsplatz und eine der größten Heidelandschaften Süddeutschlands.

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49.485646, 7.817996
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49°29'08.3"N 7°49'04.8"E
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32U 414389 5482116
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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 3:20 h
Ascent 208 m
Descent 208 m

The 12 km long Hochfelsweg is part of the themed hiking trails "Mysterious Time Signs." Hikers receive interesting and mysterious insights into the ...

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from Ivonne Christmann,   VG Enkenbach-Alsenborn
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 6:20 h
Ascent 307 m
Descent 307 m

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recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route Open
Distance 41.6 km
Duration 10:45 h
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