Activities
Activities around Buchen - Odenwald - Bauland
Buchen is destinated in the wonderful region of Odenwald. Surrounded by flowered meadows and relaxing forests, we are centrally located, yet in close proximity to nature.
Our Hotel Restaurant Reichsadler is an ideal starting point and stopover for hikers and cyclists. Ask us - we will be happy to make you an offer for a stay booked in advance. By telephone on 06281 5226-0 or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Use the excellent location of our house to start your activities from here!
Hiking & Cycling
Excursions for families with children
alla hopp! playground
The alla hopp! playground in Buchen is only a 2 minutes walk away.
The facility is free of charge and can be used by all generations. It includes a movement course for everyone, a children's playground, a natural playground for school-aged children and a course for young athletes.
Indoor playground "Paradiso"
In the indoor playground "Paradiso" the little ones and the grown-ups have their fun. It is located only one kilometer away.
The focus is on the climbing scaffold which reaches up to the ceiling! On the Monster-Wabbelberg, the kids has to crawl up. Of course there are much more attractions.
Hare forest
The "Vogelfreunde e.V., Hettingen" animal enclosure is about five kilometers away.
A variety of animals can be seen in the 9,000 square meter enclosure: Peacocks, pheasants, canaries, sheeps, guinea pigs, hares, goats, a pony and of course the donkey "Caruso" feel at home in the "Hasenwald".
In addition, various events taking place, such as seasonal festivals, art exhibitions, games, film and lecture evenings and much more.
Adventure playground in the children and youth village Klinge
The large play area in the children and youth village Klinge is a 15 minutes drive from our hotel.
The adventure playground in the Kinder- und Jugenddorf Klinge invites children of all ages to play. The use of the playground is free of charge.
Excursions in the surroundings
City hall Buchen
Built a few years ago, the city hall in Buchen is a venue for events.
The annual programme of approx. 150 public and private events ranges from lectures, comedy and cabaret to music and theatre events.
The Buchen open-air swimming pool & indoor swimming pool
The heated Waldschwimmbad is idyllically located in the Buchener Mühltal, surrounded by an 11,000 square meter large lawn. The pool was completely renovated a few years ago.
After only 10 minutes walk you can reach the heated Waldschwimmbad of Buchen, which is surrounded by nothing more than nature. The indoor swimming pool in Buchen is the first choice for swimmers on bad weather. From our hotel you can reach the indoor swimming pool with revitalised water, children's slide and massage nozzles within a five minutes walk.
Eberstadt stalactite cave
It is one of the most beautiful dripstone caves in Germany and is located in the Buchen district of Eberstadt, approx. seven kilometer away.
Let yourself be inspired by the wonders of nature, discover the wedding cake, the elephant's trunk and lots of other stalactites.
Walldürn - a place of pilgrimage
The pilgrimage town Walldürn can be reached from our hotel in approx. seven minutes by car.
Approx. 80,000 pilgrims visit Walldürn every year - the largest Eucharistic place of pilgrimage in Germany. Visit the Basilica!
Odenwald Open-Air Museum
The Odenwälder Freilandmuseum, the northernmost open-air museum in Baden-Württemberg, is located in the Walldürner district of Gottersdorf, 17 kilometers away and close to the Bavarian border.
Visitors appreciate the location of the museum, away from the traffic, in beautiful nature at the former fishing pond of the monastery Amorbach.
Golf clubs in the area
Buchen is centrally located to several beautiful golf clubs in the area. The Odenwald is a jewel for green fee golfers. From our hotel you can reach four golf courses within half an hour by car:
Golfclub Mudau | www.golfclub-mudau.com
Golfclub Glashofen-Neusaß | www.golfclub-glashofen-neusass.de
Golf & Country Club Erftal (Miltenberg) | www.golfclub-erftal.de
Golfclub Kaiserhöhe (Merchingen) | www.golfclub-kaiserhoehe.de
Roman Museum Osterburken
The Roman Museum presents findings from Osterburken and the region and informs about the Romans at the Limes. The museum is 17 kilometers away.
Half-timbered townMosbach
The large county seat Mosbach (25 kilometers away) is a rewarding destination within the Odenwald.
Surrounded by wooded mountains, the idyllic, historic old town lies in lovingly restored half-timbered houses. This Mediterranean flair attracts many visitors every year, which enjoys this special atmosphere.
Guttenberg Castle
Eagles, vultures and eagles owls flying around freely high above the Guttenberg Castle - in any weather!
About 80 birds lives among sculptures in the castle. Interactive touchscreen stations shows raptors in their habitats. The castle is located 40 kilometers away in Haßmersheim.
Heidelberg Castle
The Heidelberg Castle (60 kilometers) has been the epitome of German romanticism for tourists from all over the world since the 19th century.
This impressive ruin attracts over one million visitors each year. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Heidelberg was one of the most magnificent castles in Europe.
We will be happy to provide you with further information on nearby sights and excursion destinations. Just ask our friendly staff!