Oberkalbach: Vacation Apartments and Holiday Homes

Oberkalbach has the Othelms and Goldkaute hiking parking areas as well as its own ski lift, which operates when there is sufficient snow. Anyone wishing to rent a vacation apartment in Oberkalbach can then continue searching for accommodation.

Activities

The Frauenstein ski lift between Oberkalbach, Sparhof, and Heubach offers skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing at an altitude of approximately 535 to 600 meters. In summer, the slope is also used by paragliders for training.

A 19.2-kilometer circular route starts at the Oberkalbach sports field and is suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and trekking bikes. The parking area for the Oberkalbach circular route is located in front of the sports center.

The circular route combines local cultural heritage with outdoor activities: it follows remains of the historic Wine Road, passes carved boundary stones associated with the former territories of Fulda and Hanau, and reaches the Oberkalbach church, a bronze memorial plaque, an old rectory dating from 1737, and the old court lime tree.

Nature

Kalbach is described as being located at the southern entrance to the Hessian Rhön Nature Park and is characterized by forests, meadows, streams, and ponds. Kälberberg is located near Oberkalbach. The surrounding area of Oberkalbach includes Fasanerie Palace, Große Haube, Rippberg, and Dalherda Kuppe.

Geographical Setting

The wider regional surroundings of Oberkalbach include Schwedenschanze, Schildeck Castle Ruins, and Kreuzberg Monastery.

Culture

Oberkalbach has a Protestant church within the Lukasgemeinde Kalbach parish.

To the main travel overview: Kalbach.