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In 10 stages on the Nibelungensteig
The Nibelungensteig is a certified Qualitätsweg "Wanderbares Deutschland" (Quality Trail "Hiking in Germany") that leads from west to east across the Odenwald and thus through three federal states (Hesse, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg) over 130 km in several stages, some of which are very strenuous, with a total of more than 4,000 metres of elevation gain.
Our division differs from the official stages. We have chosen some shorter sections, added a few extra metres and stayed overnight in some different places. When planning your tour, please note that accommodation, refreshment and catering facilities are not always available.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 140.80 km -
Average duration: 10 days -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 4,551 m -
Descent: - 4,509 m -
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Highest point: 589 m -
Lowest point: 97 m
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Country:
Germany
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District:
Zwingenberg -
Start: N 49.726048° / E 8.609118° -
End: N 49.743664° / E 9.317978° -
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Stages of the route
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Nibelungensteig (1): Zwingenberg - Reichenbach
Visorando member 
12.38 km
+683 m
-565 m
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Zwingenberg (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
The Nibelungensteig is a certified Qualitätsweg "Wanderbares Deutschland" (Quality Trail "Hikeable Germany") that runs for 130 km in several stages, some of which are very strenuous, with a total of more than 4,000 metres of elevation gain from west to east across the Odenwald and thus through three federal states (Hesse, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg). Our division differs from the official stages. We have chosen some shorter tours, added a few extra metres and stayed overnight in different places in some cases. When planning your tour, please note that accommodation, refreshment and catering facilities are not always available.
Burgensteig (3): Bensheim-Auerbach – Heppenheim
Visorando member 
18.40 km
+596 m
-590 m
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bensheim (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking"... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of the Bergstraße Tourist Association. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there.
We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.
Castle trail (2): Jugenheim – Bensheim-Auerbach
Visorando member 
13.13 km
+367 m
-387 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Seeheim-Jugenheim (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
"A nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of the Bergstraße Tourist Association. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km route, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there.
We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.
Nibelungensteig (2): Reichenbach - Lindenfels
Visorando member 
15.81 km
+636 m
-498 m
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lautertal (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
The Nibelungensteig is a certified Qualitätsweg "Wanderbares Deutschland" (Quality Trail "Hikeable Germany") that runs for 130 km in several stages, some of which are very strenuous, with a total of more than 4,000 metres of elevation gain from west to east across the Odenwald and thus through three federal states (Hesse, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg). Our division differs from the official stages. We have chosen some shorter tours, added a few extra metres and stayed overnight in different places in some cases. When planning your tour, please note that accommodation, refreshment and catering facilities are not always available.
Castle Trail (4): Heppenheim – Hemsbach
Visorando member 
17.58 km
+575 m
-570 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Heppenheim (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
"Nature experience combined with athletic hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of the Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there.
We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.
Castle Trail (1): DA-Eberstadt – Jugenheim
Visorando member 
14.66 km
+543 m
-530 m
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Darmstadt
"Nature experience combined with sporty hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig trail is described in the official flyer of Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig trail leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there.
We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport.
9 stages on the Burgensteig (Bergstraße)
Visorando member 
140.83 km
+4,945 m
-4,947 m
9 days
Difficult
Departure from Darmstadt
"A nature experience combined with athletic hiking" ... this is how the Burgensteig is described in the official flyer of the Tourismus Service Bergstraße e.V. The Burgensteig leads from Darmstadt-Eberstadt along the heights of the Odenwald to Heidelberg. Along the approximately 120 km, you will pass over 30 historical sights and cross two other well-known trails, the Nibelungensteig near Zwingenberg and the Neckarsteig in Heidelberg. We took the liberty of deviating from the "standard" route here and there.
We have put together the stages so that you can get to your starting point and back from your destination by public transport. This means that our version is about 20 km longer than the original.
Nibelungensteig (3): Lindenfels – Grasellenbach
Visorando member 
13.25 km
+522 m
-499 m
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lindenfels (Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt)
The Nibelungensteig is a certified Qualitätsweg "Wanderbares Deutschland" (Quality Trail "Hiking in Germany") that runs for 130 km in several stages, some of which are very strenuous, with a total of more than 4,000 metres of elevation gain from west to east across the Odenwald and thus through three federal states (Hesse, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg). Our division differs from the official stages. We have chosen some shorter tours, added a few extra metres and stayed overnight in different places in some cases. When planning your tour, please note that accommodation, refreshment and catering facilities are not always available.
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