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Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Alsbach-Hähnlein

View of the Odenwald – Auerbach Castle loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Alsbach-Hähnlein

View of the Odenwald – Auerbach Castle loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

Hard

4.8

(147)

551

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View of the Odenwald – Auerbach Castle loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

06:35

21.8km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

View over the NABU orchard meadow to the Rhine plain

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4.26 km

Forstkandidatweg

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Beautiful hiking trail below the Melibokus

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7.95 km

View of the Bergkirche in Auerbach

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The mountain church in Auerbach, a district of Bensheim, can hardly be overlooked. The church stands on a hill above the historic town center. The church was actually consecrated as a Catholic, but with the Reformation in 1528 the first Protestant pastor was appointed and the Catholic community ceased to exist.

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9.65 km

View of the Odenwald

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Every now and then you get some really beautiful views on this route. Sometimes the trees are in the way, but then you just walk a few meters further and you can see far.

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9.88 km

Auerbach Castle

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Auerbach Castle is one of the most famous castle complexes on Bergstrasse. What is particularly fascinating is the unique view of the Rhine plain and the Odenwald.

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10.0 km

Ancient Scots Pine on the Castle Wall

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A rare but beautiful sight... how nature prevails

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16.4 km

Alsbach Castle with Castle Tower

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High above the village of Alsbach is the castle of the same name. It was built around 1235 by the Lords of Bickenbach. After the Bickenbacher noble family threaded through marriage on and on, the mighty castle became a so-called Ganerbenburg, which was also owned by various lords of the castle. Towards the end of the 15th century, a Ganerbe bought all shares of the other heirs and was thus again the only lords of Bickenbach.

After further changing owners, the castle came into the possession of the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt. As with other castles, this was only interested in the lands and let the castle expire. Despite everything, the castle still offers an impressive sight today. Particularly noteworthy is the restored keep. From its crown you have a great view of the Rhine plain.

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18.6 km

Sperbergrund Parking Area

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Large parking lot below the pool

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

3.29 km

2.93 km

874 m

349 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

4.89 km

3.49 km

2.21 km

2.13 km

231 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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View of the Odenwald – Auerbach Castle loop from Hähnlein-Alsbach

View over the NABU orchard meadow to the Rhine plain

Forstkandidatweg

View of the Bergkirche in Auerbach

View of the Odenwald

Auerbach Castle

Ancient Scots Pine on the Castle Wall

Alsbach Castle with Castle Tower

Sperbergrund Parking Area

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