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

04:04

13.8km

390m

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 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Neckartal-Odenwald

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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369 m

View above the entrance to Rothenberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.57 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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6.85 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

10.6 km

1.59 km

1.52 km

122 m

Surfaces

7.64 km

3.22 km

1.82 km

1.00 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 9 September

20°C

8°C

0 %

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

View above the entrance to Rothenberg

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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