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Cordula's Hut – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Rothenberg

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Cordula's Hut – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Rothenberg

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Cordula's Hut – Hirschhorn Castle loop from Rothenberg

05:03

17.0km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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2.12 km

Cordula's Hut

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The hut is named after Cordula, a well-known hiker and nature conservationist in the region.

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6.98 km

View of the Hirschhorn weir

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The Hirschhorn barrage was completed in 1933 and damms the Neckar by an average of 5.30 meters. A road bridge spans the three-span weir that serves the traffic between the …

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7.22 km

Hirschhorn Castle

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If Heidelberg is too crowded for you, come here! Beautiful old town, a pretty castle and great views. Plus an almost complete city wall. All this without an entrance fee and with relatively few tourists, a real gem!

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8.05 km

Stone Cairn Trail from Hirschhorn Castle to Hoppe Hut

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Hikers have gotten creative here: The beautiful, natural forest path that leads you from Hirschhorn Castle up to the Hoppe Hütte is lined with countless stone pyramids. Feel free to …

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9.46 km

Hoppe Hut — with a view of Hirschhorn

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As a refuge she has earned her name. There is a viewing path in the direction of the Hirschhorn and, coming from the Hirschhorner side, it is a good opportunity for a rest after the steep ascent.

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10.0 km

Steinerner Tisch (Stone Table) Natural Monument

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The stone table was built for the princes of Hirschhorn, as a resting place for hunts.

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7

12.7 km

View of Igelsbach

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Pause for a moment and enjoy the view

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14.3 km

Kortels Hut at the Forest Sports Field

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Now we know how it works with the long life.

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.98 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.55 km

851 m

527 m

120 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

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