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Kirchberg Hut, Bensheim – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

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Kirchberg Hut, Bensheim – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

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Kirchberg Hut, Bensheim – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

05:19

18.7km

430m

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: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.33 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Bensheim Vineyards

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If you are lucky, the bank is free here and you can enjoy the beautiful view without the hustle and bustle.

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8.42 km

Kirchberg Hut, Bensheim

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The cottage on the Kirchberg was planned and built by several wealthy citizens of Bensheim. After its festive inauguration in 1857, it became a popular excursion destination of the distinguished …

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8.45 km

View of Bensheim Over the Vineyards

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Here you have an impressive panoramic view

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9.08 km

Wasserrückhaltebecken

Lake

12.4 km

View of Starkenburg

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Great panoramic view of the Odenwald and the Hessian Ried.

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12.6 km

Friendship Temple in the Fürstenlager

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The Temple of Friendship built by the princes Ludwig and Emil in childlike love in 1824.

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12.9 km

The former landgraves and grand dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt resided here. With a playful ensemble consisting of stately houses, grottos and pavilions as well as a princely park, this complex is one of the very special sights in this region.

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13.1 km

Fürstenlager State Park

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The Fürstenlager is worth a visit at any time of year! It offers a variety of great hiking trails.

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18.2 km

Zwingenberg Old Town

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Zwingenberg is just beautiful.

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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

6.62 km

1.59 km

569 m

288 m

285 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

4.08 km

3.41 km

3.32 km

390 m

168 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Kirchberg Hut, Bensheim – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Zwingenberg (Bergstr)

View of the Rhine Valley from the Bensheim Vineyards

Kirchberg Hut, Bensheim

View of Bensheim Over the Vineyards

View of Starkenburg

Friendship Temple in the Fürstenlager

Fürstenlager State Park

Fürstenlager State Park

Zwingenberg Old Town

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