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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Kreis Bergstraße
Hirschhorn

Hirschhorn Castle – Hirschhorn Town Gate loop from Igelsbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Kreis Bergstraße
Hirschhorn

Hirschhorn Castle – Hirschhorn Town Gate loop from Igelsbach

Hard

4.7

(362)

1,435

hikers

Hirschhorn Castle – Hirschhorn Town Gate loop from Igelsbach

06:09

20.8km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.62 km

Forest Classroom Eberbach

Highlight • Mountain Hut

As the name suggests: In the open wooden hut in the middle of the forest above Eberbach, foresters bring school classes, kindergarten children and youth groups closer to nature. If …

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10.3 km

Worth seeing..lasted a long time

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10.9 km

Hoppe Hut — with a view of Hirschhorn

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As a refuge she has earned her name. There is a viewing path in the direction of the Hirschhorn and, coming from the Hirschhorner side, it is a good opportunity for a rest after the steep ascent.

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12.3 km

Hikers have gotten creative here: The beautiful, natural forest path that leads you from Hirschhorn Castle up to the Hoppe Hütte is lined with countless stone pyramids. Feel free to …

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13.1 km

Hirschhorn Castle offers a beautiful view of the Neckar

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13.1 km

Hirschhorn Castle

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Anyone who finds Heidelberg too crowded should come here! Beautiful old town, pretty castle and great views. In addition, a practically complete city wall. All this without admission and with relatively few tourists, a real gem!

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13.4 km

View of the Hirschhorn weir

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The Hirschhorn barrage was completed in 1933 and damms the Neckar by an average of 5.30 meters. A road bridge spans the three-span weir that serves the traffic between the …

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13.5 km

Hirschhorn Town Gate

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Beautiful, well-preserved tower as part of the still existing city wall.

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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

3.89 km

1.84 km

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.22 km

2.76 km

2.70 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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