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

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

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

03:36

12.3km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 234 m for 106 m

After 11.9 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.99 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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5.76 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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5.86 km

St. Bartholomew's Church, Dilsberg

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This church looks nice inside too.

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6.03 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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6.11 km

View of the Neckar Valley

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From the castle wall and the tower there is a wonderful panoramic view of the Neckar, which meanders leisurely through the countryside and the beautiful landscape.

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6.34 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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6.44 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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6.56 km

Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower)

Highlight • Historical Site

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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11.5 km

Viewpoint

12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

2.10 km

877 m

824 m

612 m

148 m

121 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

2.63 km

1.80 km

1.45 km

1.33 km

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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

Neckarsteinach Lock

View of the Neckar valley from Dilsberg

St. Bartholomew's Church, Dilsberg

Fantastic view over the Neckar river

View of the Neckar Valley

Neckargemünd-Dilsberg Youth Hostel

Dilsberg Fortress

Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower)

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