Weschnitz Weir Huts – Hans-Ludwig Tower loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

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Weschnitz Weir Huts – Hans-Ludwig Tower loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

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Weschnitz Weir Huts – Hans-Ludwig Tower loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

00:43

12.7km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Weschnitz Weir Huts

Highlight • Monument

There are three chic weir houses on the Weschnitz, with the weir the meadows can be flooded if necessary. A picnic area is also available here.

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2.15 km

Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve and Weir

Highlight • River

a nice way to walk, where you can look at the weir system, there is also a seat on site

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3.10 km

Hans-Ludwig Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small wooden tower on the stone Herrenbrücke, which grants a slightly elevated view of the nature reserve.

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3.16 km

Herren Bridge

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Very interesting story about the bridge

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6.08 km

Bruchhäusel Chapel and Memorial to the Former Hagen Women's Monastery, Lorsch

Highlight • Religious Site

What at first glance seems like a trullo is a small chapel and memorial to the former Lorsch Frauenkloster Hagen, which was once on this square.

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7.34 km

Ökoinsel Wetland

Highlight • Natural

Nice piece to drive along where you can also hear the frogs and toads croak depending on the season.

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7.85 km

Hessische Altekarschung Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Absolutely beautiful landscape with a beautiful view of the Odenwald.

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9.69 km

View of Starkenburg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.27 km

3.80 km

503 m

136 m

Surfaces

6.30 km

6.00 km

354 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

16°C

7°C

40 %

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Weschnitz Weir Huts – Hans-Ludwig Tower loop from Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

Weschnitz Weir Huts

Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve and Weir

Hans-Ludwig Tower

Herren Bridge

Bruchhäusel Chapel and Memorial to the Former Hagen Women's Monastery, Lorsch

Ökoinsel Wetland

Hessische Altekarschung Nature Reserve

View of Starkenburg Castle

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