Best trails near Box
4.4(120 reviews)
Box: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Box: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Box are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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...
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·28.6 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrForest and culture-rich section of the Nibelungensteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Nibelungensteig". Breathtaking mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and magnificent viewpoints characterise this hike, the starting point of which can be reached by train and bus. Highlights of the hike: - Historic old town of Zwingenberg - Mountain church - Local history museum - Summit of the Melibokus - View of the Rhine plain - Sea of rocks - Lindenfels Castle - Dragon...
- 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
- 4.0 (9)·Hard·20.4 km·Est. 6–7 hrPopular circular hike in the UNESCO Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The hike starts at Bensheim-Auerbach railway station (for those arriving by car: Fürstenlager car park), from where it leads to the Fürstenlager state park, which was built between 1787 and 1795 by Landgrave Ludwig X of Hesse-Darmstadt. At the garden bar "Ada's Buka", follow the signs for the Nibelungensteig and you will soon reach the Ohlyturm. From here, the trail descends into the Balkhaus valley and then...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·30.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular cycle or mountain bike tour in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a route full of highlights. From Auerbach Castle, the route leads over the Melibokus to the Felsenmeer and past several viewing towers. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Auerbach Castle - Kirchberg cottage - Beautiful views - Ohlyt Tower - sea of rocks - Observation tower on the Melibokus
- Hard·19 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 3 of the Alemannenweg and connects Lautertal with Zwingenberg. From Lautertal, the trail ascends Felsberg through the famous Felsenmeer granite boulders and continues into Staatspark Fürstenlager with its historic landscape garden. Hikers pass Auerbach before tackling steep climbs to Auerbach Castle and the summit of Melibokus, where an observation tower offers sweeping views of the Rhine Plain. A final descent leads into the historic town of Zwingenberg. Overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Box?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Box. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Box?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Box is Lautertal-Staffel: L1 Felsenmeer-Rundweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 38 reviews. This trail is 9.3 km long with an elevation gain of 368 m.
What is the longest trail near Box?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Box is Heppenheim nach Seeheim-Jugendheim. This trail is estimated to be 38.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Box?
Box: With an ascent of 1,584 m, Heppenheim nach Seeheim-Jugendheim has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Nibelungensteig Stage 1: Zwingenberg - Lindenfels with 1,387 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Box?
The most popular and difficult trail near Box is Felsenmeer – Melibokus – Riesenstuhl with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.
