Attractions around Bensheim

The castle was built around 1240 by the brothers Rudolf and Friedrich von Crumbach, who called themselves from 1256 "Von Rodenstein". Since then, the castle bears her name. In the … read more

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 built above the town of Zwingenberg at the beginning of the 13th century to ensure customs revenue and security on the mountain road. It was built by … read more

This waterfall must be experienced frozen, terrific

The residence of the Frankenstein noble family has a history of more than 900 years. Until the late 16th century, the Frankensteins were a respected and wealthy princely family, as … 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.

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

Very nice different hiking trails

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

The Rimdidim is 498.5 m above sea level. NHN the highest elevation in the Fischbachtal. The stories say that here in the Odenwald a hurricane destroyed and then had a … read more

Location, ruins and views great, but on weekends and public holidays in the summer often hopelessly crowded. The small kiosk on the left after the entrance archway beats the restaurant :-)

The restorers did an incredible job and gave us an idea of the castle.
I ran up and drove from all sides. Excellent!

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High above the village of Alsbach is the castle of the same name. It was built around 1235 by the Lords of Bickenbach. After the Bickenbacher noble family threaded through … read more

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

The Neunkircherhöhe is the highest elevation in the Hessian Odenwald. Not only the Kaiserturm is located here, but also the Seibertstein. Also not far away are Gersprenzquelle, Hexenstein and Ludwigsfelsen. … read more

Whether over the rocks, around the E1 European long-distance hiking trail or directly next to the sea of rocks on small paths, you can admire this natural spectacle on the … 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.