Best trails near Altar Stone
4.4(88 reviews)
Want to check out Altar Stone 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 Altar Stone are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (37)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. This almost 10 km long hike begins at the Roemersteine car park. It can be a bit crowded right next to the Felsenmeer, especially on weekends and when the weather is nice. Another highlight is the bird nature trail, which is looked after by the Reichenbacher bird conservationists. Highlights of the hike: - Felsenmeer ("Sea of rocks") - Felsberg nature reserve near Reichenbach - Bird trail
- 4.5 (15)·Hard·9.5 mi·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 paved paths, and the granite boulders of the Felsenmeer. A central highlight is the ascent through the huge rock formations, past Roman structures...
- 4.7 (13)·Hard·17.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrForest and culture-rich stretch of the Nibelungensteig, Hesse. This is the first stage of the "Nibelungensteig" long-distance hiking trail. Breathtaking mountain ranges, idyllic valleys and wonderful viewpoints characterize 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 museum - Summit of Melibokus - View of the Rhine plain - Felsenmeer ("Sea of rocks") - Lindenfels Castle - Dragon...
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular loop trail in the Geo-Naturpark Bergstrasse-Odenwald, Hesse. A nice loop in the Odenwald Felsenmeer with start and finish in Reichenbach. Most hikers will need between 2 and 2.5 hours to complete this route. Highlights of the hike: - 18 rock seas made of granite, gneiss and quartz diorite blocks - Felsberg nature reserve - Riesenstuhl ("giants` chair) - Koboldklause
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Altar Stone?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Altar Stone. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 7 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Altar Stone?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Altar Stone is Lautertal-Staffel: L1 Felsenmeer-Rundweg, which has a 4.5 star rating from 37 reviews. This trail is 5.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,207 ft.
What is the longest trail near Altar Stone?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Altar Stone is Heppenheim nach Seeheim-Jugendheim. This trail is estimated to be 24.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Altar Stone?
Altar Stone: With an ascent of 5,196 ft, 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 4,550 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Altar Stone?
The most popular and difficult trail near Altar Stone is Felsenmeer – Melibokus – Riesenstuhl with a 4.5-star rating from 15 reviews.
