View of Katzenbuckel – Neuburg Castle loop from Obrigheim

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Obrigheim

View of Katzenbuckel – Neuburg Castle loop from Obrigheim

Moderate

4.3

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View of Katzenbuckel – Neuburg Castle loop from Obrigheim

03:38

12.6km

310m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.34 km

View of Hornberg Castle from Finkenhof

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The Finkenhof is home to the grave pyramid of the Helmstadt family, which is important for the Kraichgau.

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8.39 km

Ludwig von Helmstatt Memorial Cross

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Memorial cross for Ludwig von Helmstatt (* October 5, 1876, † August 29, 1915 in Dywin, Russia).
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raban_von_Helmstatt_(1844%E2%80%931932)

The inscription on the left probably refers to a Bible verse …

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8.44 km

Grave Pyramid of Franz Ludwig von Helmstatt

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The pyramid is a historical tomb that impresses with its unusual shape and location.

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8.44 km

View of Katzenbuckel

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The Katzenbuckel is the highest mountain in the Odenwald and can only be seen in the distance in good, clear weather.

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10.5 km

Old Railway Bridge – Station 3

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This bridge was part of the railway line, which was essential for the transport of materials and workers. It connected key points of the facility and played a central role in the logistics of armaments production.

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10.9 km

Finkenhof Tunnel and Station – Goldfish Educational Trail Station 1

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At the end of the tunnel, which was part of the Heidelberg–Aglasterhausen–Mosbach railway line, the so-called "Finkenhof" station was built. This served as an important transfer station for people and materials transported to the two factories.

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11.3 km

Foundation of the Office Barrack

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This barrack presumably served as an administrative building for the organization of factory work. Today, the foundation remains a silent witness to the past and is part of the stations documenting the history of forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners.

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12.0 km

Neuburg Castle

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Neuburg Castle is an impressive historic building perched on a cliff that slopes steeply down to the Neckar River. Originally built in the 14th century, it has a rich history. …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

1.83 km

1.42 km

298 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

3.96 km

2.07 km

1.60 km

721 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

3°C

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

April 26, 2025,Naturrunde und Goldfischlehrpfad zum Nachdenken 🤔 - Neckar-Odenwald

I had promised my son and daughter that I would share a leisurely breakfast with them today. Their days had recently been characterized by long sleeps, so I decided last night to use the early morning for a shorter walk nearby—a quiet start before we would meet again.

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