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. …
The modern new building of the tower is very well done. Wide stairs with child safety locks lead up the "ladder to heaven", from which you have a wonderful view. …
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. …
A narrow forest path takes you past the Rimdidim rock. There is not much left of the beautiful view mentioned in the traditional saying. But the rocks are still impressive.