Mossautal: Discover valleys, forests and experiences

Three valleys, flowering meadows and extensive woodland define Mossautal. The town also offers leisure activities, while the wider Odenwald travel destination has more nature and cultural themes to explore. You can plan your trip according to whether you want your stay to focus mainly on Mossautal itself or on a broader range of experiences in the Odenwald.

Landscape and nature in Mossautal

The three long, narrow valleys, flowering meadows, and beech and mixed forests give the town its distinctive landscape. Meadows and forests offer contrasting scenery, with open spaces alongside extensive wooded areas. Together with the valleys, they give the area a clear focus on nature—ideal for anyone who wants landscape and nature to be at the heart of their choice of destination.

Leisure activities in the town and nearby

Mossautal offers children various opportunities for horse riding. In Ober-Mossau, a beer tasting is part of the Schmucker Brewery tour; bookings can be made through the Hotelgasthof Schmucker. These two activities appeal to different interests: the riding opportunities offer a connection with horses, while the brewery tour combines a visit to the brewery with a tasting. You can decide how important each activity is to your stay based on your own travel plans.

In the area around the destination, visitors can take a boat trip on the Marbach Reservoir. Güttersbach outdoor swimming pool has a children’s paddling pool with a water mushroom, a beach volleyball court, a pétanque court and a table tennis table. These leisure activities offer a range of options: a boat trip on the reservoir, games and sports at the outdoor pool, and horse riding and a brewery tour in Mossautal. Check booking options for the brewery tour in advance through the Hotelgasthof Schmucker.

More nature and cultural themes in the Odenwald

Geological and historical themes come together in the wider Odenwald destination. The crystalline Odenwald contains plutonic rocks such as gabbro, diorite, granodiorite and granite, as well as metamorphic rocks. These metamorphic rocks provide evidence of a continent-continent collision that took place 400 to 320 million years ago. The Felsenmeer rock formation in the Lautertal also tells the story of the Earth’s history: its formation can be traced back to geological processes that began more than 340 million years ago.

The Felsenmeer also has a historical dimension. Numerous remains of Roman stoneworking from the 3rd and 4th centuries give it historical significance. The Felsenmeer Information Centre provides information about the formation of the Felsenmeer, Roman stoneworking, the Siegfried Spring and the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. Visitors can also book guided tours and talks through the centre on geological development, stoneworking, legends, wildlife and the habitat of the Felsberg. The information centre includes a bistro serving regional dishes. As visitor services may change, it is best to check the latest information about tours, talks and the bistro before your visit.

Castles and Roman history also add to the Odenwald’s character. Breuberg Castle has a history spanning more than 850 years and is one of the largest and best-preserved castles in southern Germany; it is also home to the Breuberg Museum. The Roman Villa Haselburg near Hummetroth is an excavated and reconstructed villa rustica dating from the 2nd century AD. Families may also enjoy the Odenwald adventure trail: it leads from the historic marketplace in Neustadt up to Breuberg Castle and features viewing platforms and a large slide.

Find accommodation to match your travel plans

When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide first what you want your trip to focus on. If you want Mossautal’s scenery and activities to be at the centre of your stay, narrow your search to the town. If you also want to explore the geological and historical themes of the wider Odenwald, include the region in your search. This way, your choice of search area reflects the experiences that matter most for your stay.

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Go to the main travel overview: Odenwald.