Best trails near Burg Rodenstein
4.4(52 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Rodenstein from the trail? Good news: 11 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. Explore Burg Rodenstein from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Rodenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (8)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. From the center of Reichelsheim, the Wildweibchenstein legend trail leads along several historical buildings and ruins and of course to the eponymous rock formation, where, according to legend, two wild females once lived. Highlights of the hike: - Views of the Neunkirchner Höhe - Reichenberg Castle - Ruins of Rodenstein Castle - Wildweibchenstein - Fallbacher waterfall
- 4.5 (8)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly hike to the Rodenstein castle ruins, Hesse. From the Freedom car park you dive into a relaxing forest area. A nice hiking highlight on the way is the Falling Bach, a small waterfall. Relaxed and downhill, we continue to the Rodenstein ruins with a great opportunity to stop off at Hofgut Rodenstein. After visiting the castle, the path leads below the Rodenstein estate past the forest path back to the car park. Highlights: - great forest landscape - Falling creek - Rodenstein...
- 3.8 (12)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular, panoramic hiking trail near Reichelsheim, Hesse. The hike begins in Reichelsheim and leads via the Röders hut to the Rodenstein estate and the Rodenstein castle ruins. From here you can enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding area. On the way back you pass the Fallbach waterfall and if you want, you can pay a visit to the Odenwald Regional Museum. Highlights of the hike: - Fallbach waterfall - Eichbrünnchen
- 4.9 (8)·Moderate·9.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. The ruins of Rodenstein Castle and the Rimdidim with its striking cliffs make the route a varied hiking experience. It is also worth spending some time in Fraenkisch-Crumbach. The manor house of the lords of Gemmingen-Hornberg, built in the 16th century, the town hall built in 1719 and the Sarolta chapel from 1892 await you here. Highlights of the hike: - Rimdidim rock - Rodenstein Castle - Eichbruennchen spring -...
- 4.5 (6)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The S2 loop trail inspires hikers who are interested in culture as well as hikers who love nature. Several cultural monuments, including the Romanesque parish church in Fraenkisch-Crumbach or the ruins of Rodenstein Castle, built around 1240, line the trail. The landscape is characterized by orchards, babbling brooks, dense deciduous and mixed forests as well as the natural monuments "Fallender Bach" and...
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·14.9 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows the second stage of the Alemannenweg and connects Reichelsheim with Lautertal. From Reichelsheim, the trail leads uphill through dense forests, past the mystical Rodenstein Castle ruins and the Fallender Bach natural landmark. After the ascent to the Neunkircher Höhe, the Kaiserturm offers panoramic views of the Odenwald, before the descent takes you past the source of the Modau River and through idyllic villages such as Lützelbach and Beedenkirchen to Lautertal. Overnight...
- 4.2 (2)·Hard·14.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrChallenging Loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful circular hike that leads up and down through the varied landscape in the geo-nature park. It goes through forests and across fields. You should take enough provisions with you for the quite long tour. There are places to stop for refreshments in Lindenfels, Laudenau, at the Rodenstein ruins and in Reichelsheim. Highlights: - Odenwald regional museum - Bismarck Observatory near the route - Rodenstein Castle -...
- 3.3 (3)·Easy·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a lovely, short hike from the Rodenstein car park to the Hoellerheck viewpoint. The cultural-historical hiking highlight is undoubtedly the ruins of Rodenstein Castle, which was probably built in the first half of the 13th century. Hikers who don't have a picnic with them can stop for refreshements at the Holunderhof or Hofgut Rodenstein. Highlights of the hike: - Rodenstein Castle - Picnic at the Buchwald hut -...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Rodenstein?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Rodenstein. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Rodenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Rodenstein is Reichelsheim Loop 1: Wildweibchenstein legend trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,256 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Rodenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Rodenstein is Dieburg - Wersau - Eberbach - Brensbach. This trail is estimated to be 37.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Rodenstein?
Burg Rodenstein: With an ascent of 3,487 ft, Fränkisch-Crumbach zu dem Hasenberg über die Burg Schnellerts has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Dieburg - Wersau - Eberbach - Brensbach with 3,379 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Rodenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Rodenstein is Loop trail S2: Loop trail around the Sagenburg with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
