Ascent to Alsbach Castle – Alsbach Castle loop from Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Alsbach-Hähnlein

Ascent to Alsbach Castle – Alsbach Castle loop from Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg

Moderate

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Ascent to Alsbach Castle – Alsbach Castle loop from Orbishöhe von Auerbach und Zwingenberg

02:45

9.50km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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158 m

Ascent to Alsbach Castle

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A narrow path leads through rustic forest up to the castle Alsbacher.

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573 m

Geological Window – Loess Layer

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The small loess holes are the breeding grounds of a certain wasp species, which can be read on the on-site information board.

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795 m

Wiedmayer Playground at Alsbach Castle

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Large rest area with playground and great hiking trails

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846 m

Herrenweg Trail Toward Auerbach Castle

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3.56 km

Junction: Burgensteig and Nibelungensteig

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Crossing in the middle of the forest. Fortunately not as busy as at Frankfurt Kreuz

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6.59 km

Herrenweg Spring

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Nice little spring to rest and refresh

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8.87 km

Hollow Way in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Cyclocross suitable

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

1.18 km

261 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

1.92 km

1.18 km

196 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

2°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 29, 2023,Wanderung zum Alsbacher Schloss🏰

After the sun 🌞 finally came out again, a small round trip to Alsbach Castle 🏰

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October 27, 2024,Burgschänke Schloss Alsbach – Herrnwegquelle Runde von Hochstädten

@danielk nice tour - there are several routes in the area that might be suitable for you as a running route.

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March 5, 2022,Via Steinbruch zur Herrnwegquelle, Wasser holen & Alsbacher Schloss 🌄

Hiking tour 2 followed yesterday. From Sperbergrund we went to the Hobokenhütte and on to the old quarry. I didn't know the path from km 2.9 including the Rabenlochweg, until the Herrenweg started again: it's also a beautiful, natural path. 🥰 But it's amazing that other people met us there! 😂 Yes - arrived back down on the Herrenweg, first …

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January 12, 2022,After Work Wanderung Auerbacher Schloss Rundtour Commoder Weg /Herrnweg

After work round at sunset with a view of the Auerbacher 🏰 Today we were aware of the forest, how many dead and fallen trees there are now 😪

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January 11, 2025,Jahresauftaktwanderung Alsbacher Schloss 🏰nach Auerbacher Schloß 🏰Alsbach Zwingenberg Bensheim ❤️🤍

Hiking year 2025 - castles and views ahead!

New year, new hiking plans and new hiking friends! And what better way to start than with a classic Bergstrasse tour that offers everything: castles, views and a relaxed return journey for tired legs.

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