Felsenmeer, Felsberg – Ohly Tower on Felsberg loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

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Germany

Hesse

Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg

Seeheim-Jugenheim

Felsenmeer, Felsberg – Ohly Tower on Felsberg loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

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Felsenmeer, Felsberg – Ohly Tower on Felsberg loop from Felsberg bei Reichenbach

03:25

10.1km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Felsberg bei Reichenbach

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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38 m

View of Melibokus and Schloss Auerbach

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Here you have a fantastic view of the Melibokus and the Auerbach Castle. The green meadows and rolling hills are a dream. Here you can also start a hike to the nearby Felsenmeer, about three kilometers walk.

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2.85 km

View from Borstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop for a refreshment with a wonderful view, playground available.

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5.07 km

Roman Pendulum Saw Replica at Felsenmeer

Highlight • Monument

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

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5.24 km

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 way up.
There are always cross paths so that you can get on or off while climbing

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6.15 km

Felsenmeer, Felsberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you are there with children, they are gone for an hour.

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6.34 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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6.35 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 here with hot sausages, home-baked cakes, coffee, cold drinks and, above all, sweets. You can also order a goblin picnic here!
The kiosk is usually open from April to the end of October. In bad weather, the kiosk remains closed. Friday is a day off.
Source and further information: bergstrasse-odenwald.de/detail/id=5fcde9fb8896e52ba20d6888

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7.03 km

Ohly Tower on Felsberg

Highlight • Monument

From the 515 meter high Felsberg you have a great view of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day you can even see the Frankfurt skyline on the horizon. At the top of the summit is the Ohlyturm, an observation tower from 1901. The Ada's Buka restaurant also provides hungry hikers with African specialties.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.21 km

2.05 km

1.12 km

573 m

138 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.17 km

2.14 km

1.26 km

405 m

209 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

February 1, 2025,Felsenmeer, Runde von Balkhausen

A hiking tour packed with many highlights that we were able to enjoy in the best hiking weather. Absolutely and unreservedly recommended for imitation.
I must point out that the tour is not recorded in full. After 9.75 KM and just over 100 photos, my phone battery died. This is not so important, as the recording ends shortly before reaching …

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