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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful routes in the Odenwald
Long Distance Hiking
The Nibelungensteig—A Long-Distance Hiking Trail Through the Odenwald
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
129.8 km
38:20 h
4,019 m
3,968 m
The Nibelungensteig is a certified long-distance hiking trail that stretches approximately 130 km through the Odenwald—from Zwingenberg on the Bergstraße in the west to Freudenberg am Main in the east. With a total elevation gain of about 4,000 meters, the trail deliberately winds through the hills and valleys of the Odenwald.
Water trails
· Neckartal-Odenwald
Canoe route on the Neckar from Hirschhorn to Heidelberg
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Difficulty
moderate
23.1 km
5:00 h
12 m
22 m
City, castle, river
This scenic canoe route follows the Neckar through the forested hills of the Odenwald. Highlights include old castles and historical towns.
Long Distance Cycling
· WIESBADEN RHEINGAU
Odenwald circular route from Wiesbaden/Mainz-Kastel to Messel Pit - Höchst in Odenwald - Hirschhorn - Heidelberg - Weinheim - Riedstadt - Wiesbaden/Mainz-Kastel
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
265 km
20:00 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
Moderately difficult and varied three-day circular route with mountain stages in the Odenwald and racing stretches through the Hessian Ried, accompanied by numerous worthwhile cultural and natural sites in the Messel Pit, Michelstadt, and Heidelberg. Well suited for a long weekend. Stage 1 leads from Mainz-Kastel to Breuberg in the Odenwald, Stage 2 from Breuberg to Heidelberg, and Stage 3 from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden.
Bicycle Rides
· Pfalz
Oggersheim - Heidelberg - Bad Friedrichshall
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 1
113 km
8:10 h
213 m
131 m
From Oggersheim it goes to Heidelberg and then always along the Neckar to Bad Friedrichshall. There, the Jagst and Kocher flow into the Neckar.
Continues with: Bad Friedrichshall - Lauda
Thematic Trail
· Buchen (Odenwald)
Biodiversity Trail Buchen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7 km
1:50 h
118 m
118 m
Experience nature!
Between Buchen and Hettingen, the biodiversity trail leads interested visitors on a circular route past ten stations with information about the local animal and plant life.
Hiking Trail
· Odenwald
MaWa 050 Binau - Neckargerach - Margaretenschlucht
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.8 km
4:00 h
244 m
244 m
Varied route in the Neckar-Odenwald district with charming landscape, pretty villages and the highlight being the wildly romantic Margaretenschlucht.
Hiking Trail
· Odenwald
Gundelsheim - The castle of Götz von Berlichingen and the Michaelsberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.8 km
2:35 h
185 m
188 m
Visit the ancestral castle of Götz von Berlichingen, the knight with the threat: "... he can kiss my ass!"
Hiking Trail
· Odenwald
Frankenstein meets Tannenberg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
14.6 km
4:30 h
435 m
435 m
Circular hike from Seeheim via Langenberg to Frankenstein Castle. Above the villages of Nieder-Beerbach and Ober-Beerbach, the path leads through forests and meadows to the ruins of Tannenberg Castle, at the foot of which lies Jugenheim. From there, it returns to our starting point.
Hiking Trail
· Odenwald
Steigerts - Stettbach (147)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.8 km
2:40 h
259 m
258 m
A nice circular route with some amazing panoramic views. A path with some ups and downs and two strong ascents.
Hiking Trail
· Odenwald
Waschenbach 1 (136)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.8 km
2:40 h
260 m
260 m
A beautiful circular hiking route from Waschenbach via Frankenhausen and Neutsch. Many views, some benches, and a lot of peace.

