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The Burgensteig

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  • destination: Heidelberg/Darmstadt
  • easy
  • 116,01 km
  • 14 hours 18 minutes
  • 5338 m
  • 441 m
  • 110 m
  • 80 / 100
  • 60 / 100

best season

Along the Bergstrasse, the Castle Trail leads over 120 km from Darmstadt to Heidelberg.

On narrow and original paths you walk past streams, meadows, and vineyards and can discover over 30 castles, palaces, and places of worship. 

In the following flyer, you will find a description of the individual stages: Flyer "The Castle Trail" (PDF). These are easily accessible by public transport.

For more information, please visit www.diebergstrasse.de


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