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Odenwald

The best running trails in the Odenwald

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Running in the Odenwald is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Odenwald—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Hemsbach Hills and Forests Trail

10.5km

01:16

310m

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Molkenkur

20.0km

02:21

510m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Karlstor Heidelberg – Market Square Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen

10.1km

01:04

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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221

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4. Old Town Hall of Neckargemünd – Villa Menzer loop from Neckargemünd Altstadt

12.1km

01:20

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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211

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5. Old Town Hall of Neckargemünd – Villa Menzer loop from Neckarsteinach

11.4km

01:15

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Running loop from Trennfurt

5.81km

00:37

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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130

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7. Weißer Stein (Odenwald) – Heidelberg Castle loop from Handschuhsheim

27.1km

03:55

1,340m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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254

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8. Running loop from Hochstädten

8.87km

00:59

200m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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154

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9. Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Schlierbach

10.5km

01:11

230m

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Neckarsteinach

7.51km

00:51

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the Odenwald

1. Hemsbach Hills and Forests Trail

2. Neckarwiese Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle loop from Molkenkur

3. Karlstor Heidelberg – Market Square Heidelberg loop from Heidelberg-Schlierbach/Ziegelhausen

4. Old Town Hall of Neckargemünd – Villa Menzer loop from Neckargemünd Altstadt

5. Old Town Hall of Neckargemünd – Villa Menzer loop from Neckarsteinach

6. Running loop from Trennfurt

7. Weißer Stein (Odenwald) – Heidelberg Castle loop from Handschuhsheim

8. Running loop from Hochstädten

9. Odenwald Hut – Mausbach Trail loop from Schlierbach

10. Running loop from Neckarsteinach

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