Schwalbennest Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald loop from Neckarsteinach

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Schwalbennest Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald loop from Neckarsteinach

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Schwalbennest Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald loop from Neckarsteinach

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7.58km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 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

Parking

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73 m

View of the Schwalbennest Castle (Burg Schwalbennest)

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The four castles are easily accessible via the Burgenweg. I even saw young families with prams on the path.

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288 m

View of the Neckar River from the Benches at the Castle Ruins

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Great view of the Neckar

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388 m

View of the Neckar Bend from Hinterburg Castle

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The Neckar loop is definitely worth seeing. You can already see it from the lower wall. However, whoever dares to climb the keep will be rewarded with a phenomenal view of the complete Neckar loop.

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4.10 km

Viewpoint

6.02 km

Schwalbennest Trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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A nice narrow way

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6.68 km

Four-Castle View towards Neckarsteinach

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The Vierburgenblick on Neckarsteinach delivers what it promises

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6.81 km

Forest Trails Between the Castles of Neckarsteinach

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There are always great views along the way

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7.06 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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7.29 km

Hinterburg Castle Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

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Very beautiful view of a Neckar loop and across to the Dilsberg fortress. However, climbing the tower is adventurous, as it is pitch dark there, actually not possible or very …

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7.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

1.74 km

706 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.52 km

736 m

369 m

142 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

September 30, 2024,Hinterburg ÷ Schwalbennest

Having Monday off and light rain means it's almost guaranteed that you'll be hiking alone!
Despite the cold, wet temperatures, it was really good for my head and soul... My internal battery is ready to go again 😅🍁🍄

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May 4, 2024,Vierburgentour Neckargemünd/Neckarsteinach

Very nice route. Mostly in the forest, also good for summer.

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April 20, 2025,Vier Burgen Tour von Neckarsteinach

Our small hiking group has covered about 36 kilometers in the last three days. We experienced a lot in and around Heidelberg and had a lot of fun in the evening at the Heidelberg Wine Bank...it was a wonderful and pleasant time, thank you all very much.

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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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