View of the Dossenheim Quarry – Orchard Path loop from Dossenheim Nord

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View of the Dossenheim Quarry – Orchard Path loop from Dossenheim Nord

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View of the Dossenheim Quarry – Orchard Path loop from Dossenheim Nord

02:52

10.1km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

Beans of Joy Café & Coffee Roastery

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The man makes (roasts) good coffee.

Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Holidays from 2 pm to 6 pm you can not only buy roasted beans here at the exit / entrance …

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1.76 km

Leferenz Quarry and Stone Crusher

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The scenery is particularly magical on misty / hazy days when coming from above into the quarry. The path leads past an archery range and then past several vantage points. …

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1.96 km

Allotment Gardens Above Dossenheim

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This path leads from the parking lot at the Dossenheim quarries through allotment gardens on the left and right on the slope. The view of Heidelberg and the Rhine plain is wonderful before the path then ascends into the forest.

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2.31 km

Stone Sculptures in the Quarry

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In the quarry are several sculptures available but unfortunately only in the context of a tour to visit

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2.41 km

View of the Dossenheim Quarry

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The boards testify to the heavy work in the stone bridges. Apart from the view to the quarry, there is still the demolition room to see.

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2.69 km

Bench With View of the Dossenheim Quarry

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From this point you have a clear view of the quarry. There are two benches there and an information board provides information about the quarry as a living space.

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3.00 km

Panoramic view Leferenz quarry, Dossenheim

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Beautiful panoramic view down to the quarry and Dossenheim. Next to it is an archery facility.

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5.37 km

Viewpoint

7.30 km

Orchard Path

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10.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

2.81 km

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.70 km

1.99 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

10°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

February 4, 2025,☁️🪨Felsen und Steine🗿 - Unterwegs zwischen Dossenheim und Handschuhsheim vorbei am Steinbruch Leferenz ☁️🚶‍♀️😊

There is something mystical about rocks and stones...and it's amazing what you can build and design out of stones...
This morning I had to go to Heidelberg and recently I was impressed by a beautiful tour by @Barbara & 🐾 through the quarries near Dossenheim. What a beautiful hike with great descriptions and photos🙏 I wouldn't be able to do …

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