Neuburg Castle – View of Katzenbuckel loop from Obrigheim

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Obrigheim

Neuburg Castle – View of Katzenbuckel loop from Obrigheim

Moderate

4.4

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Neuburg Castle – View of Katzenbuckel loop from Obrigheim

02:24

8.33km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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340 m

Old Railway Bridge – Station 3

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This bridge was part of the railway line, which was essential for the transport of materials and workers. It connected key points of the facility and played a central role in the logistics of armaments production.

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1.26 km

Foundation of the Office Barrack

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This barrack presumably served as an administrative building for the organization of factory work. Today, the foundation remains a silent witness to the past and is part of the stations documenting the history of forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners.

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1.96 km

Neuburg Castle

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Neuburg Castle is an impressive historic building perched on a cliff that slopes steeply down to the Neckar River. Originally built in the 14th century, it has a rich history. The castle has been rebuilt several times over the centuries and served as a residence for various noble families. In the 19th century, it was restored in the Romantic style and acquired its present appearance.

Today, Neuburg Castle houses a hotel and restaurant that delights visitors with its unique atmosphere and the charm of bygone times.

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5.80 km

Finkenhof Farm

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The Finkenhof is a historic estate located north of the Hochhausen district in the municipality of Haßmersheim in the Neckar-Odenwald district. It was originally built as a large isolated farm on a clearing island on the Karlsberg plateau on the Luttenbach stream. The farm has a rich history and, from 1803 to 1945, belonged to the Grand Duchy of Hesse as an exclave.

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6.21 km

Ludwig von Helmstatt Memorial Cross

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Memorial cross for Ludwig von Helmstatt (* October 5, 1876, † August 29, 1915 in Dywin, Russia).
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raban_von_Helmstatt_(1844%E2%80%931932)

The inscription on the left probably refers to a Bible verse from John 15:13: "Nobody has a greater love than who gives his life for his friends".

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6.25 km

Grave Pyramid of Franz Ludwig von Helmstatt

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The pyramid is a historical tomb that impresses with its unusual shape and location.

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6.25 km

View of Katzenbuckel

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The Katzenbuckel is the highest mountain in the Odenwald and can only be seen in the distance in good, clear weather.

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8.28 km

Finkenhof Tunnel and Station – Goldfish Educational Trail Station 1

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At the end of the tunnel, which was part of the Heidelberg–Aglasterhausen–Mosbach railway line, the so-called "Finkenhof" station was built. This served as an important transfer station for people and materials transported to the two factories.

The station building, which remained standing after the war, is now used as a warehouse. The tunnel entrance and the remains of the station are silent witnesses to the past and recall the logistical importance of this location during World War II.

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8.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

1.76 km

386 m

260 m

Surfaces