The Groß-Rohrheim farmers’ market offers a specific reason to plan a trip: it takes place from March to November, from 2 to 5 p.m., on the avenue by the train station. There are also regular themed markets with a wider selection. If you are planning a visit, check the latest market date in advance to make sure the season and opening hours fit your stay.
Market, skate park and cycling route
Local attractions cater to different interests. In addition to the market, Groß-Rohrheim has a skate park for young people. Which stop is your main focus can therefore shape your plans for the day.
The Ried Family Cycling Route is another starting point for planning a trip: Groß-Rohrheim is one of the municipalities inviting visitors to explore this tour. The route is therefore of interest to cyclists, while the farmers’ market has a clearly defined season and afternoon schedule. Check the specific dates if you plan to visit the market; for the cycling route, it is worth checking the relevant tour information.
More things to explore in the Bergstraße region
For broader travel planning, it is also worth exploring the Bergstraße region, where gentle vineyards meet the Odenwald. Nature, wine and culture offer different areas of interest to explore, depending on your preferences.
In Heppenheim, the “Wine & Stone” trail covers about 6.9 kilometres and has around 70 information stations. The annual autumn hike on October 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offers a separate opportunity to hike and sample local products: along the trail, hikers can enjoy wine and food at five stations in the vineyards. The trail’s information points and the event day’s tasting stations offer different experiences. Check event details before travelling.
Those wishing to compare longer hiking trails will find a range of options in the Bergstraße region. The Burgensteig Bergstraße is 120 kilometres long and divided into nine stages. The Nibelungensteig runs from Zwingenberg through the Felsenmeer and Grasellenbach, across the Odenwald, to Freudenberg on the Main. In addition, the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park offers more than 30 signposted mountain biking loops within a connected trail network.
Culture, scenery and regional cuisine
In Lorsch, the monastery includes one of the best-preserved Carolingian buildings north of the Alps. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991; public guided tours are available for groups of two or more. Visitors interested in the town’s history can combine their visit with a guided tour. Check dates and prices in advance. The Tourist Information Office in Lorsch’s Old Town Hall offers advice on leisure activities; the town can be reached by public transport and by car.
The landscape and wine also offer more ways to explore the Bergstraße region. Fürstenlager State Park covers an area of about 46 hectares and features exotic trees and plants. Starkenburg Castle stands above Heppenheim on the 295-metre-high Schlossberg; from there, views stretch across the Rhine plain and the Odenwald. The castle was built in 1065 to protect Lorsch Abbey. For a taste of the region, visitors can sample Roter Riesling and other Bergstraße specialties directly from producers, in wine taverns or at wine festivals. Riesling is the Bergstraße region’s signature white wine, while Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) dominates among its red wines.
Discover more destinations: Einhausen, Lampertheim, Viernheim, Fürth, Birkenau, Hirschhorn am Neckar, Lorsch, Biblis
For the regional travel overview: Bergstraße.
