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Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Bürstein Hut loop from Neckargemünd

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Neckargemünd

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Bürstein Hut loop from Neckargemünd

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Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Bürstein Hut loop from Neckargemünd

02:17

7.62km

240m

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: June 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Schwalbennest von Neckarsteinach

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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771 m

Kleingemünd Orchards

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Rustic path through the meadow orchards with some old fruit trees.

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1.68 km

Schwalbennest Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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A nice narrow way

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2.34 km

Four-Castle View towards Neckarsteinach

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The Vierburgenblick on Neckarsteinach delivers what it promises

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2.56 km

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest)

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Swallow's Nest Castle (1230) was daringly built on a rock on the steep mountain slope above the Neckar River.
The four castles, and especially Swallow's Nest, have inspired many legends …

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2.65 km

Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach

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There are always great views along the way

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3.10 km

Four Castles Tour Neckarsteinach

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Rarely does one have the opportunity to visit four castles in such a small space. Whether a short walk or as part of a larger hike, the Four Castle Trail is definitely worth a visit.

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5.96 km

Bürstein Hut

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The Ruhesteinhütte is a simple hut with benches on the inner walls.
There is no barbecue or other seating outside, so the hut is more suitable for a small rest …

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6.85 km

View of Neckargemünd

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a beautiful view

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7.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

2.58 km

402 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

3.23 km

500 m

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

23°C

8°C

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Comments

May 18, 2025,2 Burgen & 2 Hütten 🥾🥾

Before the big rush on the hiking trails arrived, we hiked two of the four castles in pleasant temperatures and, thanks to @Pu Muckl's tip, also visited the Rothsnasenhütte with its magnificent view.
Truly beautiful up there.

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Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Bürstein Hut loop from Neckargemünd

Kleingemünd Orchards

Schwalbennest Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Four-Castle View towards Neckarsteinach

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest)

Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach

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Bürstein Hut

View of Neckargemünd

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