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Starkenburg – Heppenheim Open-Air Stage loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

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Starkenburg – Heppenheim Open-Air Stage loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

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Starkenburg – Heppenheim Open-Air Stage loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

02:44

9.64km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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2.49 km

View of Heppenheim, Starkenburg, and the Rhine Valley

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From here you have a beautiful view of the Schlossberg, the Starkenburg, which peaks out of the trees, as well as over vines and Heppenheim to the Rhine plain.

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3.14 km

View of Auerbach Castle and Bensheim

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I enjoyed the panorama to the fullest, who knows if I'll come back again.

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3.30 km

Starkenburg

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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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3.73 km

Planetenweg Heppenheim – Planetary Trail and Starkenburg Observatory

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Very beautifully designed planet trail that starts in the city and goes up to the observatory, which is located below the Starkenburg.

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4.44 km

View of St. Peter's Church and Heppenheim's Old Town

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In good weather you have beautiful views on and over Heppenheim on the way. Then there is the cathedral, which can be seen from above in its beauty.

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6.17 km

Heppenheim Town Hall (Rathaus Heppenheim)

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The old town hall of Heppenheim on the historic market square is very nice to look at.

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6.59 km

Heppenheim Open-Air Stage

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Good parking and various beautiful hiking trails

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7.18 km

If you are looking for peace and quiet, you may not be completely happy here, as you can hear the main street almost continuously. If that doesn't bother you, there is a really nice walking tour here.

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9.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

3.04 km

1.34 km

361 m

206 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.98 km

1.98 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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38 %

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Starkenburg – Heppenheim Open-Air Stage loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

View of Heppenheim, Starkenburg, and the Rhine Valley

View of Auerbach Castle and Bensheim

Starkenburg

Planetenweg Heppenheim – Planetary Trail and Starkenburg Observatory

View of St. Peter's Church and Heppenheim's Old Town

Heppenheim Town Hall (Rathaus Heppenheim)

Heppenheim Open-Air Stage

View of Starkenburg

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