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Hinterburg Shelter – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

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Hinterburg Shelter – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

Hard

4.7

(3)

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Hinterburg Shelter – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

00:42

6.51km

80m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 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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5.58 km

The Lovers (Die Liebenden) sculpture by Manfred Reinhardt

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One of the beautiful sculptures along the art trail

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5.60 km

Hinterburg Shelter

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It is a spacious wooden hut with seating and offers shelter from rain or sun – ideal for hikers on the Vierburgenrunde or the Neckarsteig 🥾.

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5.73 km

View of the Neckar Bend from Hinterburg Castle

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Climb up to the Hinterburg. The panoramic view is well worth it

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5.78 km

Hinterburg Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

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Very nice view of a Neckar loop and over to the Dilsberg festival. The ascent of the tower is adventurous, however, since it is pitch dark there, not really possible …

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6.15 km

The Mittelburg (1165) was heavily rebuilt several times. During the Renaissance, the medieval castle complex was transformed into a Heidelberg-style castle. 1820 were added in the course of the usual …

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6.41 km

Steinach Stream in Neckarsteinach

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When it's warm, a bath is definitely great👍🏻

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6.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.09 km

595 m

393 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

1.75 km

734 m

534 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Hinterburg Shelter – Mittelburg Castle loop from Neckarsteinach

The Lovers (Die Liebenden) sculpture by Manfred Reinhardt

Hinterburg Shelter

View of the Neckar Bend from Hinterburg Castle

Hinterburg Ruins (Neckarsteinach)

Mittelburg Castle

Steinach Stream in Neckarsteinach

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