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Stone Bridge in Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge) – Zwingenberg Castle loop from Zwingenberg

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Stone Bridge in Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge) – Zwingenberg Castle loop from Zwingenberg

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Stone Bridge in Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge) – Zwingenberg Castle loop from Zwingenberg

01:38

3.85km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 824 m for 641 m

After 2.64 km for 643 m

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Parking

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798 m

Wolf's Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The famous “Wolfsschlucht” (lower entrance) begins here, right next to Zwingenberg Castle.
My tip: leave your bike behind and explore the wildly romantic gorge on foot!
rungenberg-neckar.de/de/gemeinde-strengenberg/wolfsschlucht

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1.20 km

Stone Bridge in Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge)

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A bridge made of a large sandstone makes crossing the water easier.
A very nice photo opportunity

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2.46 km

Wolfsschlucht Trailhead (Zwingenberg)

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from here about 1.2 km to Zwingenberg Castle

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2.61 km

Wolf's Gorge

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Original gorge, unfortunately often closed after extreme weather

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2.80 km

Wolf Gorge Waterfalls (Odenwald)

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In 1866, the last wolf of the Odenwald was said to have been killed here. Carl Maria von Weber is said to have been inspired by this gorge to his …

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3.38 km

Zwingenberg Castle

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Beautiful castle located just above the Neckar - unfortunately, the castle is privately owned and therefore not easy to visit. Directly behind the castle begins the Wolfsschlucht.

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3.44 km

View of the Neckar Bend at Zwingenberg

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Fine view of the Neckar.. you have that here more often

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3.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.39 km

912 m

831 m

525 m

167 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

701 m

450 m

375 m

253 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 3 April

15°C

9°C

49 %

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Stone Bridge in Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge) – Zwingenberg Castle loop from Zwingenberg

Wolf's Gorge

Stone Bridge in Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge)

Wolfsschlucht Trailhead (Zwingenberg)

Wolf's Gorge

Wolf Gorge Waterfalls (Odenwald)

Zwingenberg Castle

View of the Neckar Bend at Zwingenberg

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