Old Quarry Mörtelstein – Mörtelstein Lime Kiln loop from Obrigheim

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Obrigheim

Old Quarry Mörtelstein – Mörtelstein Lime Kiln loop from Obrigheim

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Old Quarry Mörtelstein – Mörtelstein Lime Kiln loop from Obrigheim

02:25

8.77km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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771 m

Idyllic Biotope in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Highlight • Natural

940 m

Overflow of the flood retention basin at Heiligenbach

Highlight • Structure

As long as there is no flood, there is a beautiful piece of nature. With bench facing sunset.

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1.93 km

St. Josef Chapel (Kirstetter Valley, Obrigheim)

Highlight • Religious Site

Right on the bike path in the Kirstetter valley.
A small but beautifully decorated chapel with a small altar.

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2.37 km

Old Quarry Mörtelstein

Highlight • Structure

Around the Obrigheim district of Mörtelstein there are some open quarries in which shell limestone was broken for the lime kilns. The relatively loose rock layers can be seen here very well.

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2.96 km

Tree Swallowing the Steinbruchweg Sign

Highlight • Natural

3.69 km

Mörtelstein Lime Kiln

Highlight • Monument

Here you can see how people used to work to get wall lime.
Both for hikers and cyclists quite interesting and on top of that there is still a magnificent …

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3.77 km

Sword in the Stone at the Kalkofen

Highlight • Monument

Behind the lime kiln there is a sword in the stone.
A nice highlight for kids or adults.👍🪄🏰

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3.80 km

Restored lime kiln in Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Highlight • Monument

Here is a rebuilt lime kiln and mining site to admire. They were very widespread before the industrial production of lime and cement began. On the board is well explained …

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8.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

603 m

599 m

142 m

Surfaces