Below the Melibokus, the highest mountain in the Bergstraße, the most important hiking trails in the Odenwald forest intersect. The Nibelungensteig leads up to the summit and the Burgensteig connects the Alsbacher and the Auerbacher Schloss.

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Hiking

Both ways are great hiking trails.

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1. Melibokus Observation Tower – Zwingenberg Old Town loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

11.1km

03:28

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Auerbach Castle – View of the Odenwald loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

22.5km

06:51

730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Alsbach Forest Path – Alsbach Castle loop from Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg

9.02km

02:36

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Bensheim, Kreis Bergstraße, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Junction: Burgensteig and Nibelungensteig

1. Melibokus Observation Tower – Zwingenberg Old Town loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

2. Auerbach Castle – View of the Odenwald loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

3. Alsbach Forest Path – Alsbach Castle loop from Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg

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