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Things to see in Heppenheim (Germany): 55 places and when to go
Heppenheim is a town in Germany, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (26), Nature (9), History (9). The best known are Lorsch Abbey, Starkenburg Observatory and Melibokus. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 49.6433, 8.6457
- Places
- 55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (26) · Nature (9) · History (9) · Mountains (7) · Food and drink (7) · Hot springs (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 43 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Neunkircher Höhe, at 605 m.
What to see in Heppenheim
The places in and around Heppenheim, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lorsch AbbeyUNESCO World Heritage Abbey of Lorsch in Germany5.4 km
- Starkenburg ObservatoryObservatory in Heppenheim, Germany606 m
- MelibokusNature · Mountains9.1 km
- KrehbergOdenwald mountain in Germany7.6 km
- Neunkircher HöheNature · Mountains12 km
- Auerbach CastleCastle in Bensheim, Hesse7.4 km
- TrommOdenwald mountain in Germany12 km
- Windeck CastleBuilding in Weinheim, Karlsruhe Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany11 km
- FelsbergOdenwald mountain in Germany10 km
- HemsbergNature · Mountains2.9 km
- Schloss HeiligenbergCastle to the east of Jugenheim, part of Seeheim-Jugenheim12 km
- StarkenburgCastle in Germany351 m
- WagenbergOdenwald mountain in Germany12 km
- UlfenbachRiver in Germany13 km
- WachenburgArchitectural structure11 km
- Burg TannenbergCastle in Germany13 km
- Halber MondHotel in Hepppenheim, Germany546 m
- St. PeterChurch building in Heppenheim, Germany209 m
- Schloss SchönbergCastle in Bensheim-Schönberg5.5 km
- Ohly TowerObservation tower on Felsberg mountain in Odenwald10 km
- AlemannenwegHiking13 km
- Alemannenweg VarianteHiking14 km
- BlütenwegHiking trail from Darmstadt to Wiesloch, Germany9.9 km
- BlütenwegHiking trail from Darmstadt to Wiesloch, Germany9.7 km
And the other 31, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Burgensteig Bergstraße, Burgensteig Bergstraße, Burgensteig Bergstraße, Burgensteig Bergstraße, Burgensteig Bergstraße, Camino Incluso, E8 European long distance path – DE – Odenwald west, E8 European long distance path – DE – Odenwald east, E8 European long distance path, Hessenweg 4 (Teilstrecke Ober-Ramstadt - Fürth), Franken-Hessen-Kurpfalz trail part 1, Main-Stromberg-Weg, Main-Stromberg-Weg, Modautalweg, Ober-Ramstadt–Wiesenbach, Odenwald-Vosges trail part 1, Odenwaldklub HW 18, Vier-Länder-Weg, Odenwaldklub HW 18, Vier-Länder-Weg (Teilstück Worms - Michaelstadt), Solardraisinen-Wanderweg, von Tromm zum Kohlhof, Weinlagenwanderung (2022), Zubringerweg zum Nibelungensteig durch das Ried
- Food and drink: Freyenmühle, Weinbau Straußwirtschaft Dingeldey, Weingut der Stadt Bensheim, Weingut Schloss Schönberg, Weingut+Weinkellerei Rothweiler, Zum Kreiswald
- With kids: Hallenbad Einhausen
- Hot springs: Hundebadestelle, miramar Saunaparadies
When to go to Heppenheim
The best time to visit Heppenheim is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:04
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecPossible7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. In April, 54 of the 55 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Heppenheim
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mannheim66 places20 km
- Stockstadt am Rhein44 places23 km
- Heidelberg68 places25 km
- Höchst im Odenwald27 places31 km
- Flörsheim-Dalsheim141 places32 km
- Messel35 places32 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Heppenheim?
The best known: Lorsch Abbey, Starkenburg Observatory, Melibokus, Krehberg, Neunkircher Höhe. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Heppenheim?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to Heppenheim?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 43 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Heppenheim as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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