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Fürstenlager State Park – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Bensheim

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Fürstenlager State Park – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Bensheim

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Fürstenlager State Park – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Bensheim

05:07

17.6km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 16.2 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

View of Starkenburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great panoramic view of the Odenwald and the Hessian Ried.

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3.01 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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3.20 km

Fürstenlager State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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4.17 km

View of the Bergkirche in Auerbach

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The mountain church in Auerbach, a district of Bensheim, can hardly be overlooked. The church stands on a hill above the historic town center. The church was actually consecrated as …

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7.88 km

Market Fountain, Bensheim

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The market fountain was built in 1895 and is located on the market square in the southern Hessian town of Bensheim. At that time it served as a municipal water …

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7.90 km

Bensheim Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Bensheim is located on the western slope of the Odenwald, favored by the mild climate of the Bergstrasse. Spring starts earlier here! Discover the hustle and bustle in the beautiful …

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12.5 km

Sculpture: "The Genesis of King Riesling"

Highlight • Monument

This impressive stone sculpture was created by Adolf Mayer from Tramin in South Tyrol in 2010.
The stone berries of the red Riesling are made of porphyry rock, those of the white Riesling are made of granite pebbles.

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15.2 km

Hemsberg Bismarck Tower

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One of the numerous Bismarck towers that was erected as monuments for the founder of the empire around the turn of the century throughout Germany. The tower on the Hemsberg …

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

4.98 km

2.37 km

768 m

223 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

3.24 km

2.56 km

1.27 km

1.12 km

844 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

32°C

17°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Fürstenlager State Park – Fürstenlager State Park loop from Bensheim

View of Starkenburg

Fürstenlager State Park

Fürstenlager State Park

View of the Bergkirche in Auerbach

Market Fountain, Bensheim

Bensheim Market Square

Sculpture: "The Genesis of King Riesling"

Hemsberg Bismarck Tower

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