In the western part of the Odenwald, close to the Upper Rhine Valley, is a stone run, approximately 2 km long and 100 m wide. It is known as the Felsenmeer, the sea of stones. It was created through spheroidal weathering and is one of … Continue reading The Rocks of Reichenbach
The Sea of Stones near Reichenbach in the Odenwald – according to legend the rocks were thrown by a giant from the opposite hill.
Debbie’s One Word Sunday prompt is rock. I couldn’t stop at one.
And don’t think these are just close-up of pebbles. To put it in perspective here are a few people.;
When the weather is good and the rocks are dry and non-slippery, the Felsenmeer near Reichenbach im Odenwald is teeming with families clambering up the 1,200 m sea of rocks.
Less athletic types can walk on a winding road between the different sections. Btw: This path also contains access points for ambulance and rescue vehicles. Needed regularly, I’m told.
But that doesn’t seem to deter the masses.
“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.”
Theodore Roethke
American poet, 1908-1963
For the Wednesday quotation prompt from Debbie at Travel with Intent. For more photos and thoughts about the quote by Theodore Roethke click on this link.
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