Fallbach Waterfall – Rodenstein castle ruins loop from Reichelsheim (Odenwald)

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Germany

Hesse

Odenwaldkreis

Reichelsheim (Odenwald)

Fallbach Waterfall – Rodenstein castle ruins loop from Reichelsheim (Odenwald)

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Fallbach Waterfall – Rodenstein castle ruins loop from Reichelsheim (Odenwald)

02:57

10.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

Beautiful rest area with a great view

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In this spot there are wooden lounge benches on which you can relax and at the same time enjoy the beautiful view

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3.79 km

Shelter With a View on the Sagenweg Wildweibchenstein

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Nice rest area with a great view.

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3.88 km

View of the Odenwald Hills

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The refuge invites you to linger and enjoy the view of the surrounding area. 😀

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5.14 km

View of the fields in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Just enjoy the area and the view, feel the peace, what more could you want

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5.84 km

Fallbach Waterfall

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The water gushes around the time of year, in summer it will dry up again.

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6.30 km

Rodenstein castle ruins

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Magical place, especially when the wild riders come.

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7.50 km

View of Eberbacher Valley

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Small pond with poultry in the form of geese, which can also hiss when you get too close. 😊

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8.28 km

View of Schloss Reichenberg

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Across the Eberbacher Tal there is a great view of Reichenberg Castle and the mountain range of the eastern Gersprenztal

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

2.43 km

1.99 km

168 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

3.81 km

2.08 km

442 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Burgruine Rodenstein – Aussicht, Wiesen und Wälder Runde von Reichelsheim

Oh yes, 1 hour uphill and 1 hour downhill. This is how the profile of this very beautiful route can be briefly described.
Good that we left early today. The weather report announced heat records - and this time it keeps its promise.
In this weather, a very good physical condition is required. On cooler days and a leisurely walking …

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October 14, 2023,Burgruine Rodenstein

Today we looked at the Rodenstein castle ruins. I had it on the list at the beginning of the year, but it didn't happen. Since it rained here this morning and we didn't leave until midday, we decided to take the short route.

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May 9, 2023,Odw_ReichelshFallbWasserfBurgruineRodenstein_ 10

Beautiful circular hike in the Odenwald. Start in Reichelsheim. Weather cooperated great. A good only uphill. Varied: fields, vision, forest, streams, small waterfall, 🏰 castle ruins. Nice break with girlfriend. It was not possible to stop off on the way. 🏰🫶🌲🌲🌳🌼🌿🐿🐄🐔🐓

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February 8, 2023,OdwReichelshFallbWasserfBurgrRodenst _10 Winter ❄👌🏻🌳🌳🌞😎

A great varied winter tour. Started hiking in Reichelsheim, wide panoramic view, hiking in the winter sun, past the waterfall, over the Rodenstein ruins. 👌🏻❤😎❄❄🌳🐿👍🏻

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November 25, 2023,Reichelsheim | Schloss Reichenberg - Burgruine Rodenstein Runde

A nice, varied tour. Unfortunately it didn't stay completely dry today. But there is no such thing as bad weather :-)

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November 13, 2022,Blick über die Felder – Burgruine Rodenstein Runde von Reichelsheim

Nice tour in the Odenwald.Sehr crowded/driving because the most wonderful weather and possibly because of a Sunday tour.Ca half is unfortunately asphalt road but definitely beautiful views far into the country.Fels forest mountains.
The ruins are the absolute highlight. Nice that they are still taking care of them and that they are being preserved. Very interesting place where you can …

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