Best trails near Rastplatz
4.2(28 reviews)
Want to check out Rastplatz from the trail? Good news: 8 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rastplatz are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.0 (9)·Hard·12.7 mi·Est. 6–7 hrPopular loop trail in the UNESCO Geo-Nature Park Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The hike starts at the Bensheim-Auerbach train station (for those arriving by car: Fuerstenlager car park), from where it goes to the Fuerstenlager State Park, which was built between 1787 and 1795 by Landgrave Ludwig X of Hesse-Darmstadt. At the "Ada's Buka" garden bar, follow the signs for the Nibelungensteig and soon you will reach the Ohly Tower. Here it goes downhill into the Balkhaustal and then slightly...
- 4.6 (5)·Moderate·18.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPopular bike or mountain bike tour in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This is a route full of highlights. From Auerbach Castle you bike over the Melibokus to the sea of rocks and past several observation towers. There are several places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Auerbach Castle - Kirchberghaeuschen - beautiful views - Ohly tower - Sea of rocks - Lookout tower on the Melibokus
- Hard·11.8 mi·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...
- Moderate·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. Idyllic hilly landscapes characterize the Teufelstein-Weg, which begins at the "Elmshausen Radlettplatz" bus stop. Despite the fact that the first half of the loop is fairly constant uphill, the Elmshausen loop trail 1 should also be doable for slightly older children. Highlights of the route: - idyllic forest and meadows - picnic at the Selterswasser shelter - detour to the Striethteich
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Rastplatz?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rastplatz is Lautertal-Reichenbach: L2 Odenwald-Bergstraesser Loop, which has a 4.0 star rating from 12 reviews. This trail is 8.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,706 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rastplatz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rastplatz is Lorsch, Felsenberg, Fürstenlager. This trail is estimated to be 19.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rastplatz?
Rastplatz: With an ascent of 3,618 ft, Schloss Auerbach - Kirchberghäuschen - Felsenmeer has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Seeheim - Schloss Heiligenberg - Kuralpe - Ohleyturm with 2,910 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rastplatz?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rastplatz is From the Bergstrasse to the Felsenmeer with a 4.0-star rating from 9 reviews.
