Things to do on the Bergstrasse

Hiking, cycling, culture and wine – the Bergstrasse has something for everyone.

  • Hiking: well signposted trails through vineyards and forests, including the Nibelungensteig, the Burgensteig and the Blütenweg.
  • Cycling: bike paths along the vineyards, panoramic routes on the Odenwald slopes and demanding trails for mountain bikers.
  • UNESCO World Heritage: Lorsch Abbey and the Messel Pit fossil site.
  • Castles and old towns: Auerbach Castle, Starkenburg, the half-timbered towns of Zwingenberg, Bensheim and Heppenheim.
  • Wine: wineries, seasonal wine taverns and wine festivals in the towns along the Bergstrasse.
HikingHiking on the Bergstrasse between Darmstadt and Heidelberg.CyclingThe best bike rides on the Bergstrasse.