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

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Kreis Bergstraße

Neckarsteinach

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

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

01:36

4.70km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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535 m

Barrage/lock weir (1931/1957)- Neckarsteinach

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At the lock, the Neckar can be easily crossed on foot and by bike. If you are lucky and have time, you can even watch a large ship in the lock.

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1.75 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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1.85 km

St. Bartholomew's Church, Dilsberg

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This church looks nice inside too.

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2.09 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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2.52 km

Dilsberg Fortress

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The largest area of the castle is freely accessible. Only the castle ruins with their magnificent view are subject to a charge. There you also get the key for the mysterious castle well.

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2.65 km

Dilsberg Gate Tower (gate tower)

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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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2.70 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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3.71 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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4.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.50 km

1.37 km

1.16 km

459 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

1.12 km

542 m

458 m

310 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2025,Von Neckarsteinach hinauf zur Bergfeste Dilsberg

The Dilsberg Fortress is a beautiful spot high above the Neckar Valley. Although temperatures were borderline high yesterday, the magnificent view from the castle tower up there of the Neckar Valley and the Odenwald is definitely worth the effort. A truly unique way to cool off on hot days is to visit the well tunnel below the castle fortress. Over …

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