Hirschhorn Town Gate – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Rothenberg

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Hirschhorn Town Gate – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Rothenberg

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Hirschhorn Town Gate – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Rothenberg

05:05

17.2km

480m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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2.13 km

Cordula's Hut

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The hut is named after Cordula, a well-known hiker and nature conservationist in the region.

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7.01 km

Hirschhorn Town Gate

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

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7.11 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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7.35 km

If Heidelberg is too crowded, you should come here! Beautiful old town, pretty castle and great views. Plus an almost complete city wall. All this without an entrance fee and with relatively few tourists, a real gem!

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8.19 km

Stone Cairn Trail from Hirschhorn Castle to Hoppe Hut

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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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9.60 km

Hoppe Hut with a view of Ersheim

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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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10.2 km

Steinerner Tisch (Stone Table) Natural Monument

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The stone table was built for the princes of Hirschhorn, as a resting place for hunts.

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14.2 km

View of the Odenwald

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View above Kortelshütte in the Hessian Odenwald.
Several benches at different places invite you to rest and enjoy.
The Kortelshütte forest sports ground is nearby.

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