Best historic site trails in Lautertal
4.4(105 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Lautertal with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.5 (38)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This almost 10 km circular hike starts at the Römersteine car park. It can be a little crowded right by the Felsenmeer, especially at weekends and when the weather is nice. Another highlight is the bird nature trail, which is maintained by the Reichenbach bird conservationists. Highlights of the hike: - Sea of rocks - Felsberg nature reserve near Reichenbach - Bird nature trail
- 4.7 (32)·Moderate·3.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Great Sea of Rocks near Lautertal is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. There is a lot to discover here, especially for families; the unique stone landscape consisting of mighty boulders is a real adventure playground. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Large sea of rocks - Owl tower - Stop off at the Koboldklause (seasonal, note opening times)
- 4.5 (15)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis spectacular route leads through the front Odenwald and connects two of the most famous landmarks in the Bergstraße region. The trail opens up the famous Felsenmeer near Lautertal-Reichenbach and leads up to the Melibokus (517 m), the highest mountain on the Hessian Bergstraße. The route is a challenging mix of steep forest trails, historic cobbled paths and the granite boulders of the Felsenmeer. A central highlight is the ascent through the huge rock formations, past Roman artefacts...
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful loop in the Odenwald sea of rocks with start and finish in Reichenbach. Most hikers need between 2 and 2.5 hours for this route. Highlights of the hike: - 18 rocky seas of granite, gneiss and quartz diorite blocks - Felsberg nature reserve - Giant's chair - Goblin hermitage
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Lautertal?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Lautertal is Felsenmeer-Kirchberghäuschen-Bensheim. This trail is estimated to be 28.8 km long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Lautertal?
Lautertal: With an ascent of 853 m, Felsenmeer – Melibokus – Riesenstuhl has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Felsenmeer-Kirchberghäuschen-Bensheim with 823 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Lautertal?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Lautertal is Felsenmeer – Melibokus – Riesenstuhl with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.
