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Baden-Württemberg

Kreis Bergstraße

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Rest area at the Steinach loop from Abtsteinach

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Baden-Württemberg

Kreis Bergstraße

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Rest area at the Steinach loop from Abtsteinach

Hard

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Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest) – Rest area at the Steinach loop from Abtsteinach

03:15

40.7km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.0 km for 7 m

After 21.0 km for 6 m

After 21.9 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

480 m

Hohenstraße Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great alternative between Hilsenhain and Unter-Abtsteinach through woods and meadows (not for RR).

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2

4.65 km

Hohe Straße junction

Highlight • Trail

Wegekreutz with Council Bank

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3

5.36 km

View of Lampenhain

Highlight • Viewpoint

With this trail you can enjoy the view as it is not so demanding
is

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4

9.91 km

Teltschik Tower on the Schriesheimer Kopf

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a fantastic view over all the trees - 360 degrees over the Odenwald and as far as Mannheim/Ludwigshafen. The tower itself is a gem, and climbing it is an adventure. ;)

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5

14.9 km

Münchel Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Worship service on Ascension Day 2023

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6

21.1 km

Schadeck Castle (Swallow's Nest)

Highlight • Castle

Swallow's Nest Castle (1230) was daringly built on a rock on the steep mountain slope above the Neckar River.
The four castles, and especially Swallow's Nest, have inspired many legends …

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21.8 km

Hinterburg

Castle

8

23.0 km

Former Steinachtal Railway Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very nice bike path along the Steinnach. Old railway line, therefore very little incline.

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9

32.2 km

Rest area at the Steinach

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice place on the creek. With very nice seating with tables. Ideal for a break.

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B

40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

7.29 km

6.19 km

3.60 km

968 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.62 km

7.85 km

1.53 km

214 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

4°C

7 %

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