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Felsenmeer Crossing – Ruins of Tannenberg Castle loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

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Felsenmeer Crossing – Ruins of Tannenberg Castle loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

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Felsenmeer Crossing – Ruins of Tannenberg Castle loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

06:23

19.3km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Felsberg bei Reichenbach

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

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339 m

Felsenmeer (Felsberg near Reichenbach)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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883 m

Sea of rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Funny ascent over the rocks, which according to legend the two giants Felshocker and Steinbeißer threw at each other in a dispute. If you are very quiet, you can still hear Felshocker roaring under the stones today.

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1.59 km

Felsenmeer Kiosk at the Riesensäule (Giant’s Pillar)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In the middle of the sea of rocks, at the world-famous giant column, the kiosk has been there for over 100 years. The Mink family awaits hungry and thirsty hikers …

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2.74 km

View of Melibokus

Highlight • Viewpoint

Directly behind the Kuralp you can enjoy this view of the Melibokus.

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7.52 km

Ruins of Tannenberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

The robber baron's castle

On August 29, 1379, 18 knights met at Tannenberg Castle, who concluded an extended truce and promised each other protection. Among these comrades-in-arms was Count Wilhelm …

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10.1 km

Schilbach — View of Heiligenberg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the property from the forest

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17.9 km

Roman Giant Column (Riesensäule) at the Felsenmeer

Highlight • Historical Site

The column is a Roman work of art approximately 2,000 years old. It measures 9.33 meters long and weighs 27.5 tons. For more details, please see the PDF at felsenmeer-zentrum.de.

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19.0 km

Roman Pendulum Saw Replica at Felsenmeer

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful replica of a Roman pendulum saw. Very interesting.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.10 km

1.45 km

575 m

310 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

4.17 km

3.41 km

1.20 km

278 m

220 m

134 m

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Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

14°C

26 %

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Felsenmeer Crossing – Ruins of Tannenberg Castle loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

Felsenmeer (Felsberg near Reichenbach)

Sea of rocks

Felsenmeer Kiosk at the Riesensäule (Giant’s Pillar)

View of Melibokus

Ruins of Tannenberg Castle

Schilbach — View of Heiligenberg Castle

Roman Giant Column (Riesensäule) at the Felsenmeer

Roman Pendulum Saw Replica at Felsenmeer

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