Stiefelhöhe, Mountain summit in Odenwald, Germany

Stiefelhöhe is a 587.4 m high mountain in the Odenwald, the fourth-highest in the range. The state border between Hesse and Baden-Württemberg runs northeast to southwest across its summit, most of which lies in the Unter-Abtsteinach district of Abtsteinach. The historic Stiefelhöhe stone stands on the summit path, and the highest point of the Rhein-Neckar district lies close by.

The mountain served as a well-known landmark in the Odenwald for travelers who crossed through the forested regions in earlier times. Its position in the landscape made it a natural reference point in a densely wooded area.

The name Stiefelhöhe is tied to the historic Stiefelhöhe-Stein, a stone marker standing directly on the hiking trail at the summit ridge, where the state border between Hesse and Baden-Württemberg runs from northeast to southwest. The surrounding forests are a hiking area with an extensive, well-marked network of paths.

The summit is accessible from Unter-Abtsteinach via marked trails, with the main route covering about 9 kilometers and taking two to three hours. The paths are well signposted and visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as the walk goes through forest.

On the summit ridge, right beside the hiking trail, stands the historic Stiefelhöhe-Stein, a boundary stone marking the state border between Hesse and Baden-Württemberg. A few steps away lies the highest point of the Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, at 587.4 metres above sea level.