メルツァルベンのおすすめライド

ビオスフィアハウスとツリートップウォークは、残念ながら安全上の理由により2023年10月をもって無期限休業となりました。再開するかどうかは未定です。

“One doesn’t get used to the cross of Jesus,” wrote Wolfgang Huber (then Chairman of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany) in a publication. He continues: “Even if it is only used as an ornament. At some point, its original meaning breaks through. Then, to their own surprise, people come into contact with Jesus and his cross. Then they begin to talk about it. As lonely as Jesus’ walk to Golgotha was, the effects emanating from it, the encounters it initiated, and the paths it led us down are equally surprising. When we look at the cross of Jesus, we are brought together.” (Text from “In the Beginning a Word: The Gospel of John as a Year’s Companion”)

In front of this small, sacred monument—with its special dedication as a PEACE CROSS—I would like to offer the viewer a short text by Christiane Völkel, who personally describes the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Philippi as "one of the beautiful passages that always touches my heart." Paul writes: "Do not be anxious about anything, but with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ." (Philippians 4:6-7) She comments as follows: "You really have to let these two sentences sink in word for word! They contain everything of 'Good News' (...) And another beautiful aspect that moves me in the second sentence: It says that prayer accomplishes something. Namely, finding peace within oneself and walking one's path in life from fellowship with Jesus."

Unfortunately, it's closing at the end of the year. But it will reopen on January 17, 2026, near Rodalben.

The Schillerfelsen in Dahn, incredibly beautiful!

An enchanting rock that is beautifully cut.

The old locomotive that ran on the branch line.

Impressive rock formation