Wild Apple Tree Rest Area – View of Wilhelmsfeld loop from Wilhelmsfeld

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Wild Apple Tree Rest Area – View of Wilhelmsfeld loop from Wilhelmsfeld

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Wild Apple Tree Rest Area – View of Wilhelmsfeld loop from Wilhelmsfeld

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6.13km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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40 m

Langer Kirschbaum Trailhead and Parking Area

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just beautiful...
And from here there is a great descent to the old chocolate factory!

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883 m

Geigersheid Grill Hut

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A truly rustic barbecue area with seating both under cover and outdoors.

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1.69 km

Wild Apple Tree Rest Area

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Small resting place at this crossroads.

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4.24 km

Sissi Memorial Stone (Empress Elisabeth)

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To the chagrin of her companions, Empress Elisabeth of Austria is said to have hiked from the Schlosshotel in Heidelberg to Wilhelmsfeld via the Philosophenweg. Since the resident innkeeper did …

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4.36 km

Hexenbesen Parking (Hinterbergweg)

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From here it is a 5 minute walk to the Teltschi tower.

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5.12 km

Unity Linden at Teltschik Tower

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Some time before the Teltschik Tower was built, this linden tree was planted here on October 3, 1990 to commemorate German unity.
She comes from Mecklenburg.

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5.15 km

Teltschik Tower on the Schriesheimer Kopf

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Here you have a fantastic view over all the trees - 360 degrees over the Odenwald and as far as Mannheim/Ludwigshafen. The tower itself is a gem, and climbing it is an adventure. ;)

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5.25 km

View of Wilhelmsfeld

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From the Teltschik Tower you have an excellent view of Wilhelmsfeld

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6.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

24°C

9°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2026,Spaziergang: Wilhelmsfeld Parkplatz "Hinterbergweg" - Schriesheimer Kopf - Geigersheide – Holzapfelbaum

➡️Exact distance: 5.35 km
➡️Pure walking time: 75'
➡️Speed: 4.3 km/h
(Altitude meters: 110)

Temp: 23-20 °C; cloudy to overcast

➡️Link to the pizzeria "Mamma Mia" (Bensheim): maps.app.goo.gl/Lb6yUcXq1j3B2Stx9?g_st=an

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December 26, 2021,Schriesheimer Kopf - Teltschikturm 👪

Fog - it doesn't matter, we have to get some fresh air! A nice tour in the Odenwald not far from Heidelberg.
Now the feasting can go on ...

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September 3, 2023,🥾 mit dem frühen 🐦 und🚶🏼‍♂️den Teltschikturm besucht 🚶🏻‍♀️

Today it was supposed to be the sunrise from the Teltschik Tower (360° view), but it stayed that way. The sun 🌞 itself didn't show itself, but the colors of the sky were once again beautiful to see. It's always worth climbing the 40 m high tower, although you should be free from giddiness. On windy days like today it …

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