Circular walk: Galgenberg – Steinerner Tisch, Bad Rappenau

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This circular walk near Bad Rappenau takes you through the gentle, rolling hills of the Kraichgau region, with its vast fields, meadows and peaceful woodland sections. The contrast between open views and shady paths at the edge of the forest and within the communal woodland is particularly charming. A lovely highlight along the way is the ‘Steinerne Tisch’ (Stone Table) with its shelter – a great spot for a short break. Anyone who appreciates nature, varied trails and tranquil landscapes will find this a thoroughly enjoyable walk.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.64 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 220 ft
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    Descent: - 210 ft
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    Highest point: 846 ft
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    Lowest point: 702 ft
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Description of the walk

Start: The starting point is car park P1 on Weinbrennerstraße in Bad Rappenau.

(S/E) From here, head towards the regional road (L 530). Cross the road at the traffic lights and continue straight ahead along the paved farm track, which leads towards the forest.

(1) At the first junction, turn right and continue along this path. On the way, cross the road (K 2120).

(2) Then take the first tarmac path branching off to the left. Follow this paved path down into the valley.

(3) In the valley, turn right at the junction, then turn left after 100 metres and continue along the track leading towards the municipal woodland. At the next junction, turn right and walk along the edge of the woodland.

(4) At Waldeck, where the woodland recedes on the right, turn right onto the forest track leading into the woods. Stay on this main gravel path at all times. Along the way, you’ll reach the ‘Steinerner Tisch’ with its shelter.

(5) The path winds its way through the forest.

(6) Once you’ve left the woods, cross the nearby wooden bridge over the bypass.

(7) Walk slightly downhill and turn right at the next junction. Stay on this paved farm track, which runs parallel to the bypass, until the end.

(8) Finally, cross the road, turn right onto Wimpfener Straße and walk along it until you reach Weinbrenner Straße, where you turn left and walk back to the starting point. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 804 ft - Car park P1 on Weinbrennerstraße
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 791 ft - Turn right at the crossroads before the forest
  3. 2 : mi 0.71 - alt. 801 ft - Cross the road (K 2120)
  4. 3 : mi 1.43 - alt. 715 ft - Crossroads in the valley, turn right
  5. 4 : mi 2.35 - alt. 768 ft - Waldeck, turn right into the woods
  6. 5 : mi 2.69 - alt. 833 ft - Stone Table
  7. 6 : mi 3.33 - alt. 830 ft - End of the forest, straight on to the wooden bridge
  8. 7 : mi 3.46 - alt. 817 ft - Turn right
  9. 8 : mi 4.37 - alt. 817 ft - Cross the road, then turn right
  10. S/E : mi 4.64 - alt. 804 ft - Car park P1 on Weinbrennerstraße

Notes

Author: Odenwald

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