Stage 2 of 6 · Neckarsteig
Neckarsteinach → Hirschhorn
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Neckarsteinach
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Hirschhorn
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Getting Here
Neckarsteinach Bahnhof (bus stop)
68m from trailhead · ~1 min walk
Getting Out
Hirschhorn Rathaus/Hauptstraße (bus stop)
113m from trail end · ~1 min walk
Segment Breakdown
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| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Neckarsteinach → km 5.6 (438m) 113–438m | 5.6 km | +374m / -54m | 1h 49m | 📈 Climbing |
km 5.6 (438m) → km 11.1 (450m) 399–459m | 5.6 km | +95m / -83m | 1h 21m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 11.1 (450m) → Hirschhorn 127–478m | 5.5 km | +33m / -357m | 1h 23m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 16.7 km | +533m / -519m | 4h 33m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Neckarsteig Stage 2: Neckarsteinach → Hirschhorn is usually best from March to October.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (112 m) and the highest point (479 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| High point, day / night | 3°/-2° | 4°/-1° | 9°/1° | 14°/4° | 18°/8° | 21°/11° | 23°/13° | 22°/13° | 18°/9° | 13°/6° | 7°/2° | 4°/-1° |
| Low point, day / night | 5°/0° | 7°/0° | 11°/3° | 16°/6° | 20°/10° | 24°/13° | 25°/14° | 25°/14° | 20°/10° | 15°/7° | 9°/4° | 6°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 102 | 86 | 87 | 54 | 88 | 78 | 93 | 64 | 81 | 95 | 91 | 116 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 36 | 10 h 06 | 11 h 47 | 13 h 41 | 15 h 18 | 16 h 14 | 15 h 54 | 14 h 30 | 12 h 42 | 10 h 53 | 9 h 10 | 8 h 12 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 16.7 km, 533m ascent, max altitude 479.4m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.3L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1597 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Dec
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Neckarsteinach to Hirschhorn (16.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Neckarsteinach Bahnhof Nord 84m off trail
- 🚌 Neckarsteinach Vierburgeneck km 1.3 · 742m off trail
- 🚌 Darsberg Kirche km 4.6 · 853m off trail
- 🚌 Neckarsteinach Sportplatz km 7.8 · 189m off trail
- 🚌 Grein Ort km 9.3 · 505m off trail
- 🚌 Hirschhorn Schlössel km 13.3 · 135m off trail
- 🚌 Hirschhorn Kreuz km 16.4 · On trail
- 🚌 Hirschhorn Rathaus/Hauptstraße km 16.6 · 113m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 641m off trail
- Brauns-Ruhe 1.6 km off trail
- Shelter km 0.2 · 642m off trail
- Shelter km 0.6 · 309m off trail
- Sangenwaldhütte km 4.6 · 243m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.9 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.7 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.8 km off trail
- Drinking Water 699m off trail
- Drinking Water 685m off trail
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