The Starkenburg stands on the 295 meter high Schlossberg and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape. The fort was built in the middle of the 11th century as …

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Martin Donat

December 18, 2019

Mountain biking

Castle ruins, observatory, castle tavern and youth hostel - this old castle complex is anything but useless today. You also have a wonderful panoramic view of the Upper Rhine Plain from up here. The castle is worth a detour in many ways.

The Burgschenke is open on weekends from 12 p.m. in summer, and also from 2 p.m. on Wednesdays to Fridays.

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Pete

September 1, 2020

Hiking

Here you breathe history and can relax with a break and enjoy the wonderful view.

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1. Starkenburg – View over Heppenheim loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

14.1km

04:06

370m

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

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2. Starkenburg – View over Heppenheim loop from Heppenheim

6.37km

01:53

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Heppenheim Market Square – Starkenburg loop from Zell

16.3km

04:58

550m

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

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Elevation 320 m

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Wednesday 28 January

2°C

-1°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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

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Starkenburg

1. Starkenburg – View over Heppenheim loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

2. Starkenburg – View over Heppenheim loop from Heppenheim

3. Heppenheim Market Square – Starkenburg loop from Zell

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