Best historic site trails in Eppstein

The paths on this varied double loop offer wonderful views of the town of Eppstein with Eppstein Castle and the western Taunus. From the railway station, you walk southwards and parallel to the railway tracks to reach the Georg Sparwasser Temple and later the Burgvilla Bauer. You cross the Schwarzbach stream and the Müllerwiese meadow along the Fischbach stream. Along Staufenstraße, you now reach the forest and the Kaisertempel, which was built at the end of the 19th century. There is also a...

Panoramic circular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful, but at a good 20 kilometres also quite challenging circular hike starting in Eppstein. Near the railway station (starting point), Eppstein Castle is a real highlight. There are several mountain peaks along the way, from which you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views. Highlights of the route: - Eppstein - Eppstein Castle - Atzelberg - Rossert - Rettershof Estate - Großer Mahnstein - great views over the Taunus

Popular circular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. In addition to the popular "Small Temple Tour", which is around 6 kilometres long, there is also the "Big Temple Tour", which is around 18 kilometres long. You walk on well-surfaced paths and roads, but occasionally also on beaten tracks - so sturdy shoes are recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Neufville Tower - seven temples - Natural footpaths

Accessible by train/bus

Panoramic hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route leads from Eppstein through the Taunus to Lorsbach. On the 6 kilometres between the two towns is the Judenberg, which you pass. From here you have marvellous views of the Taunus region. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the Taunus - Detour to the Neufville Tower - Summit of the Judenberg

Demanding hike near Eppstein, Hesse. This beautiful tour starts at the railway station in Eppstein and takes around 6 hours. On idyllic forest paths, this tour scores with marvellous views, such as the impressive skyline of Frankfurt. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Frankfurt skyline - Lorsbach valley - Tower at the ring wall - Imperial Temple - Eppstein Castle

Niederjosbach S-Bahn station - Ehlhalten - Dattenbach - Hasenmühle/Dattenbach - Heftrich/Kröftel road - Kröftel - Glashütten/B8 - Glashütten/Friedhof - Dornsweg - Tenohütte - Jöschhütte - Fuchstanz