Rimdidim

Rimdidim is a mountain summit in the Odenwald, rising between the valleys of Gersprenz and Fischbach with views over the surrounding forested landscape. The peak serves as a waypoint on several hiking routes that connect the region's valleys and villages.

The summit's name recalls a tornado in 1898 that uprooted all trees on a nearby peak, an event discussed between a local mayor and forester. This naming after a natural disaster reflects how the landscape was shaped by significant weather events in the 19th century.

The mountain structure contains rock formations that served as a geological natural monument from 1959 to 1996, attracting researchers and geology students.

The summit is reachable via several hiking trails, including the Ecumenical Pilgrimage Trail and the Gagernstein Circuit route. Parking areas nearby allow access from different directions, and the paths are well-marked and easy to walk.

Near the border with neighboring Hahlkopf stood the Nature Friends House Rimdidim until it became a fire ruin in 2001, serving as a recognizable landmark for hikers for many years. The decaying remains of this former hostel are still visible to observant visitors today and tell of the area's recreational past.

Location: Fränkisch-Crumbach

Location: Fischbachtal

Location: Lindenfels

Elevation above the sea: 498.5 m

GPS coordinates: 49.73871,8.80072

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08