The castle was built around 1240 by the brothers Rudolf and Friedrich von Crumbach, who called themselves "Von Rodenstein" from 1256 onwards. The castle has borne their name ever since. In the years that followed, the complex was rebuilt several times and its appearance changed. The Rodenstein family lived here until they died of the plague in 1635. Because the castle was no longer used, it slowly fell into disrepair. You can find more information at the castle gate.

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A really beautiful, well-preserved ruin, whoever is in the area should definitely visit it

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1. Neunkirchen Village Square – Rodenstein castle ruins loop from Neunkirchen

9.17km

02:53

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2. Fallbach Waterfall – Rodenstein castle ruins loop from Meßbach

10.2km

03:10

390m

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3. View of the Odenwald Hills – Fallbach Waterfall loop from Laudenau

12.2km

03:31

290m

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Elevation 300 m

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Sunday 25 January

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-2°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Fränkisch-Crumbach, Odenwaldkreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Neunkirchen Village Square – Rodenstein castle ruins loop from Neunkirchen

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