Wildenburg Parking Lot – Wildenberg Castle Ruins loop from Burg Wildenberg

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Lower Franconia

Miltenberg

Kirchzell

Wildenburg Parking Lot – Wildenberg Castle Ruins loop from Burg Wildenberg

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Wildenburg Parking Lot – Wildenberg Castle Ruins loop from Burg Wildenberg

01:06

3.76km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bayerischer Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Wildenburg Parking Lot

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Wildenburg car park

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921 m

Smart Pfad Odenwald: Viewing platform at Wildenburg Castle

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Very nicely done! Parents rest, kids are busy and learn playfully about forest and nature. TOP!

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View from the Castle Tower in Buch bei Kirchzell

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Beautiful ruin in Buch near Kirchzell

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Stone to rest on

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In the middle of the castle, there's a stone to lie on. It's hard, but in nice weather, you can still chill out here :)

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Round Table at the Castle Ruins

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the castle has something magical in the courtyard

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Wildenberg Castle Ruins

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The almost 900-year-old castle was burned down in the Peasants' War by farmers under the leadership of the knight Götz von Berlichingen. Since then it is a ruin. Despite everything, …

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View of the ruined castle walls along the trail

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Even outside the walls there are great views of the castle

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Smart Trail Odenwald

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The Smart Path Odenwald is a fascinating MINT adventure trail that makes science and technology come alive in a playful way.

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3.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

721 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

1.26 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

3°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

October 16, 2021,'21-10.; Burgruine Wildenburg

After the early fog and the high fog had dissipated, we went on a short hike to the Wildenburg castle ruins. An imposing building or remnants of this beautifully situated complex. The sunlight, together with my camera, reflected light reflections… .. or was it the ancestors of the castle women or knights 😉🤔. Then it went on to the city …

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June 27, 2025,Ruine Wildenburg

Today we had time for another short trip to the Wildenburg ruins. A very beautiful and large ruin. It was worth it 🙂.

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November 10, 2024,Felsenkeller & Ruine Wildenburg Odenwald

Our hike started at the hiking car park and first took us downhill on a narrow trail. After a short while we reached two huge stones that stood like guardians in the middle of the path. From there we went uphill, continuing through the dense forest, which was lined with moss-covered stones and gave the path a fairytale atmosphere.
Finally …

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November 10, 2024,Wanderung von Wanderparkplatz Wildenburg

Our second tour, which is a little shorter, takes us along beautiful paths up to the Felsenkeller and then to the Waldenburg ruins. A very beautiful ruin with an adjacent playground. The ruins are very well preserved and you can see the rooms. The descent to the Ral is steep. Once you get there, it's back uphill to the car …

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