Rothenberger Fichte Shelter – View of Gammelsbach Valley loop from Rothenberg

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Rothenberger Fichte Shelter – View of Gammelsbach Valley loop from Rothenberg

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Rothenberger Fichte Shelter – View of Gammelsbach Valley loop from Rothenberg

04:02

13.7km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

369 m

View above the entrance to Rothenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.01 km

Wooden Wild Boar Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Keep your eyes open, otherwise you'll be over in no time.

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2.93 km

Rothenberger Fichte Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice trail to Beerfelden.

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5.98 km

View of Gammelsbach Valley

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A magnificent view of Gammelsbach

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6.13 km

Historic stone signpost Gammelsbach

Highlight • Monument

It is located above Gammelsbach

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6.57 km

View of the Odenwald Valley

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The hiking trail above the castle offers a great view down into the valley

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6.65 km

Old Gammelsbach Waterworks

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The old elevated tank of the Gammelsbach waterworks dates from 1905 and is located just above the ruins of Freienstein Castle. The container is no longer in operation.

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10.8 km

Riesinger Hut

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With benches to rest. Very nice after the departure

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.38 km

1.20 km

195 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

3.06 km

1.73 km

895 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

10°C

3°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Gammelsbachtal – Ruine Freienstein Runde von Rothenberg

I don't think I've ever been hiking in the Odenwald. So it was long overdue... yesterday evening I picked a route on komoot and, apart from a road closure, it was a good one. AND: the weather was absolutely great.

Only Mila accompanied me again. Ruby stayed with Barbara at the large parking lot by the fire station in Rothenberg.

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October 19, 2025,Blick ins Gammelsbachtal – Freienstein Castle Ruins Runde von Rothenberg

🍂 Autumn Hiking in the Odenwald 🍂
Today I hiked around Rothenberg – almost 15.5 kilometers with a fair bit of uphill climbing, which was quite a workout, but absolutely worth it! 💪
The tour took me along beautiful forest paths, narrow trails, and through colorful autumn landscapes that only October can conjure up. 🍁🌲 The sun even came out …

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