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Götz Tour Hike

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Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
  • Gundelsheim - Vineyards near Horneck Castle
    Gundelsheim - Vineyards near Horneck Castle
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    You can expect green forests, dreamlike views, and a castle where Götz von Berlichingen once stayed.
    Distance 17.1 km
    4:54 h
    335 m
    335 m
    343 m
    147 m
    The start is in the charming old town of Gundelsheim before passing Schloss Horneck and ascending the Himmelleiter into the Gundelsheim Himmelreich. On the ascent, it is worth looking back at Schloss Horneck, the weir, and the Neckar valley – a highlight of the route early in the hike. The hike leads over the Höhenweg of Michaelberg with its chapel before continuing past the forest parking lot, always along the forest edge. Before the Böttinger Hof, the path leads left. First, guests can enjoy a romantic descent before ascending to Hornberg Castle after crossing the valley floor. Explore the castle where Götz von Berlichingen had his residence and enjoy the breathtaking view. On the way back, you will pass the small hamlet of Stockbronn before entering the quiet, idyllic Gundelsheim forest. Here you can experience pure nature. On the return journey, you can take a break again at the Sauwiese. There is a barbecue facility available here. Or you might succumb to the culinary temptations of Gundelsheim’s gastronomy. Tip: Historical path – a walkable history book. Flyer available at the tourist information office.

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    Interesting points:

    • Horneck Castle
    • Michael's Chapel
    • Hornberg Castle
    • Forest parking lot Dallauer Street
    • Barbecue area Sauwiese
    • Terrace outdoor pool
    Highest point
    343 m
    Lowest point
    147 m

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    Deutschordensstadt Gundelsheim

    Tips and suggestions

    www.gundelsheim.de

    www.tg-odenwald.de

    Roadbook

    The hike starts at the terrace outdoor pool in Gundelsheim and passes Schloss Horneck into Schlossstraße. Turn right onto Neckarstraße and follow it about 300 m uphill into Himmelreich. Then continue slightly left uphill. Following the path, you reach Michaelsberg with the small chapel. Now turn right and walk along the street to Böttinger Hof, where you keep left. At the forest edge, first left and then right along. After a small hollow, it goes uphill through the forest again. Turn left towards Hornberg Castle. From the castle, follow the path to the hamlet of Stockbronn. 200 m after Stockbronn, walk right towards the forest and follow the slightly ascending forest path about 1.5 km straight ahead. Here keep left; after about 1 km, turn right and follow this path to the forest parking lot Dallauer Street. Now go slightly uphill again and turn right to a larger crossroads. There, keep sharply left on the Rieckenweg and after about 2 km reach Sauwiese with playground and barbecue facilities. From there, walk gently downhill back to Gundelsheim, always keeping left.

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    Deutschordensstadt Gundelsheim
    Schloss Horneck
    Historische Altstadt Gundelsheim
    Bett+Bike Schell Schokoladen
    Burg Hornberg
    Mahnmal-für die deportierten Jüdinnen und Juden Badens
    Waldparkplatz Dallauer Straße
    Spielplatz Sauwiese
    Spielplatz Sauwiese

    Public transport

    By DB from Stuttgart/Würzburg to Gundelsheim; by S-Bahn from Mannheim/Osterburken via Mosbach-Neckarelz and DB further to Gundelsheim

    Directions

    From the nearest motorway exits Sinsheim (A 6), Heilbronn-Neckarsulm (A 6) or Osterburken (A 81), Gundelsheim can be reached via the B 27 towards Mosbach

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    Gundelsheim Town Hall

    Coordinates

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    49.287950, 9.159290
    DMS
    49°17'16.6"N 9°09'33.4"E
    UTM
    32U 511583 5459478
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    Distance
    17.1 km
    Duration
    4:54 h
    Ascent
    335 m
    Descent
    335 m
    Highest point
    343 m
    Lowest point
    147 m
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