Hirschhorn Castle – Cordula's Hut loop from Hirschhorn (Neckar)

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Hirschhorn Castle – Cordula's Hut loop from Hirschhorn (Neckar)

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Hirschhorn Castle – Cordula's Hut loop from Hirschhorn (Neckar)

04:58

16.8km

460m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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918 m

Hirschhorn Castle

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If Heidelberg is too crowded, you should come here! Beautiful old town, pretty castle and great views. Plus an almost complete city wall. All this without an entrance fee and with relatively few tourists, a real gem!

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1.75 km

Stone Cairn Trail from Hirschhorn Castle to Hoppe Hut

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Hikers have gotten creative here: The beautiful, natural forest path that leads you from Hirschhorn Castle up to the Hoppe Hütte is lined with countless stone pyramids. Feel free to …

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3.16 km

Hoppe Hut — with a view of Hirschhorn

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As a refuge she has earned her name. There is a viewing path in the direction of the Hirschhorn and, coming from the Hirschhorner side, it is a good opportunity for a rest after the steep ascent.

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8.58 km

Rothenberg Airfield

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The flight sharing center Flyt.club enables cheap flights for private pilots at cost price.

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9.38 km

Rothenberger Cross Stone Monument

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It is a historical monument.

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11.3 km

Cordula's Hut

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The hut is named after Cordula, a well-known hiker and nature conservationist in the region.

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16.3 km

Beautiful old-town street in Hirschhorn

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Beautiful old town, but unfortunately also a lot of empty shops.

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16.4 km

Narrow alleys in Hirschhorn

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Beautiful half-timbered houses in every alley. A new gem beckons in every corner, be it architectural art or a lovely decorative corner.

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

2.08 km

390 m

381 m

Surfaces

9.50 km

3.70 km

2.25 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

2°C

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Comments

September 7, 2024,Aussicht auf den Neckar – Schloss Hirschhorn Runde von Hirschhorn (Neckar)

And once again a brilliant "premium" hiking trail in the Odenwald - with 80% gravel path 👌🥵

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June 26, 2026,Hirschhorn-Hitzerunde mit Waldidylle und Brunnenerfrischung

Due to surprising heat in the morning, the day's plan is spontaneously changed 😂
It will be shorter and with less elevation gain.
With a heavy heart or mind, I part with the Black Forest tour, but 25 KM without any possibility of refilling cooling water and numerous lakes where swimming is forbidden in all of them, is a no-go …

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