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View of Gammelsbach Valley – Ruins of Freienstein Castle loop from Rothenberg

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View of Gammelsbach Valley – Ruins of Freienstein Castle loop from Rothenberg

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4.5

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View of Gammelsbach Valley – Ruins of Freienstein Castle loop from Rothenberg

04:04

13.8km

400m

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: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Wooden Wild Boar Sculptures

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

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2.93 km

Rothenberger Fichte Shelter

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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

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It is located above Gammelsbach

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6.58 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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6.66 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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6.86 km

Ruins of Freienstein Castle

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The "Freienstein Castle" was first mentioned in 1297. It is still not clear who the builder of the castle was. It may have arisen in the wake of the dissolution …

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10.9 km

Riesinger Hut

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With benches to rest. Very nice after the departure

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.64 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.92 km

3.16 km

1.65 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

25°C

11°C

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View of Gammelsbach Valley – Ruins of Freienstein Castle loop from Rothenberg

Wooden Wild Boar Sculptures

Rothenberger Fichte Shelter

View of Gammelsbach Valley

Historic stone signpost Gammelsbach

View of the Odenwald Valley

Old Gammelsbach Waterworks

Ruins of Freienstein Castle

Riesinger Hut

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