Attractions at the Bergstraße

According to legend, the sea of ​​rocks has arisen in the dispute between two giants. One lived on Hohnstein and the other on Felsberg. The two threw themselves screaming and …read more

Auerbach Castle was established at the beginning of the 13th century above the town of Zwingenberg to ensure customs revenue and safety on the Bergstraße. It was built by the …read more

Very nice view of a Neckarschleife and over to the festival Dilsberg. The ascent of the tower, however, is adventurous, as it is pitch dark there. Without a flashlight it …read more

In misty or foggy weather you can actually save the summit, but the rather dense forest around it is very mystical.

In clear weather, the view in the west to …read more

The Melibokus is the highest point in the Odenwald and the viewpoint par excellence. If the weather is right, you have a unique view of the Palatinate Forest and the …read more

The park is 42 acres and was built with a mansion and various farm buildings around 1790. Former summer residence of the landgraves and dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt.

At the marketplace in Lorsch, not far from the Lorsch Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), there are various restaurants such as cafes, ice cream parlors (one even with a menu …read more

Not only do you have a great view from the Kaiserturm, you can also enjoy delicious cakes here. Worth it!

"Im Kaiserturm" restaurant
Opening hours:
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 …read more

The castle Schwalbennest (1230) was daringly built on a rock on the steep mountainside above the Neckar.
The four castles, and especially the Swallow's Nest, inspired too many legends and …read more

Very nice meadow right on the trail

Very well-kept complex around one of the oldest buildings in Germany. Lorsch Monastery dates from the time of Charlemagne and has also been immortalized on postage stamps. Opposite is the pedestrian zone in downtown Lorsch.

The cottage on the Kirchberg was planned and built by several wealthy citizens of Bensheim. After its festive inauguration in 1857, it became a popular excursion destination of the distinguished …read more

Here you can make a nice rest and let your mind wander.

From the 515 meter high rock mountain you have a great view of the surrounding landscape. In clear weather you can even discover the Frankfurt skyline on the horizon. On …read more

The Starkenburg stands on the 295 meter high Schlossberg and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape. The fort was built in the middle of the 11th century as …read more

Fantastically located market square, framed by historic half-timbered houses. Very nice bistros and cafes invite you to linger.

The Temple of Friendship built by the princes Ludwig and Emil in childlike love in 1824.

Ohlyturm on the summit of Felsgberg. From here you can hike (especially recommended the Felsenmeer) and biking (especially recommended: Gambolimbo and Felsberg-Downhill (right from the Ohlyturm keep right)

Nice starting point or destination for numerous hikes around the Felsenmeer. You can park here either directly in the parking lot of the Kreuzhof or a few meters further on …read more

The Blue Turret (also called Luginsland or Eckturm) is located above the Baßmannpark near Bensheim and was built in 1910. The complex belonged to a landscaped in the 19th century …read more