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Dilsberg Fortress – Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower) loop from Neckarsteinach

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Dilsberg Fortress – Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower) loop from Neckarsteinach

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Dilsberg Fortress – Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower) loop from Neckarsteinach

01:36

4.70km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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535 m

Barrage/lock weir (1931/1957)- Neckarsteinach

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Only possible to cross on foot / by bike.

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1.75 km

View of the Neckar valley from Dilsberg

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Highly recommended, the Dilsberg Fortress has so much charm and a beautiful view of the Neckar and the Odenwald.

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1.85 km

St. Bartholomew's Church, Dilsberg

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This church looks nice inside too.

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2.09 km

Fantastic view over the Neckar river

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Beautiful view of the Neckar Valley from the circular path near the town of Dilsberg, but you can especially enjoy the panoramic view from the castle wall and the tower.

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2.52 km

Dilsberg Fortress

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Most of the castle fortress is freely accessible. Only the castle ruins, with their magnificent view, require admission. There, you can also get the key to the mysterious castle well.

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2.65 km

Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower)

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Great location for a youth hostel and recommendation from my own experience.
Organized a family reunion there a few years ago and the hostel operators were very accommodating and friendly.

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2.70 km

Neckargemünd-Dilsberg Youth Hostel

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The youth hostel on the Dilsberg in Neckargemünd is about 200 meters high above the valley. Have you ever lived in a city gate? The youth hostel is part of …

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3.71 km

Neckarsteinach Lock

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The rapid descent on paths from the Dilsberg fortress to Neckarsteinach via the lock is a snap.

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4.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.41 km

1.23 km

1.04 km

824 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

1.07 km

605 m

395 m

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Dilsberg Fortress – Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower) loop from Neckarsteinach

Barrage/lock weir (1931/1957)- Neckarsteinach

View of the Neckar valley from Dilsberg

St. Bartholomew's Church, Dilsberg

Fantastic view over the Neckar river

Dilsberg Fortress

Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower)

Neckargemünd-Dilsberg Youth Hostel

Neckarsteinach Lock

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