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Kreis Bergstraße

Lorsch

Herren Bridge – Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve loop from Lorsch

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Kreis Bergstraße

Lorsch

Herren Bridge – Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve loop from Lorsch

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Herren Bridge – Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve loop from Lorsch

02:41

10.7km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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1.60 km

Herren Bridge

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Very interesting story about the bridge

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2.49 km

Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve and Weir

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a nice way to walk, where you can look at the weir system, there is also a seat on site

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3.11 km

Confluence of the Stadtbach and Neue Weschnitz

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The Stadtbach is a right-hand tributary of the Weschnitz and flows into the new Weschnitz here.

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4.26 km

Old Post Bridge Lorsch

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The old post bridge was damaged by a farmer in 2015 and is now being restored.

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4.26 km

Weschnitzinsel Observation Tower

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Very nice and spacious viewing platform with several information boards inside.

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5.01 km

Eastern Branch of the Weschnitz (Renaturation Area)

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Here you can still see the two arms of the Weschnitz, which divides here.

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8.96 km

Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve

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This nature reserve (NSG) is the largest contiguous grassland area in southern Hesse. The Lorsch ornithologist Hans Ludwig has made a name for this natural jewel.

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10.0 km

Historic boundary stones at Sachsenbuckel

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Well-preserved old boundary stone at the Sachsenbuckel.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

2.68 km

1.27 km

323 m

239 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

24°C

9°C

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Comments

April 10, 2023,Lorsch Weschnitzinsel (10,5 km)

The smartphone virtually increased the distance by around 28% (compared to a trustworthy Garmin recording).

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May 10, 2022,Lorsch Sachsenbuckel NSG Weschnitzinsel Weg 5

In addition to path 3, paths 4 and 5 are also signposted at the Sachsenbuckel WP. Paths 4 and 5 are not yet marked on the hiking board. So today we set out to follow the signage 5. Path 5 runs partly with path 4.
Path 5 circles the entire NSG Weschnitzinsel and has a length of 10.2 km. Path …

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Herren Bridge – Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve loop from Lorsch

Herren Bridge

Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve and Weir

Confluence of the Stadtbach and Neue Weschnitz

Old Post Bridge Lorsch

Weschnitzinsel Observation Tower

Eastern Branch of the Weschnitz (Renaturation Area)

Weschnitzinsel Nature Reserve

Historic boundary stones at Sachsenbuckel

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