Best hard trails in Hesse

This route follows stage 17 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Lorch and ends in Rüdesheim am Rhein. The trail traverses the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, climbing through expansive vineyards from the Wisper Bridge. It passes the historic church in Lorch, follows a panoramic path to the Paul-Claus-Hütte, and features expansive castle views from the Ecksteinkopf. Hikers pass through the red wine village of Assmannshausen before reaching the Niederwald hunting lodge, a...

Popular circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Romans were already traveling in the Taunus - and their traces are still recognizable today. Parts of this hike lead along the Roman Limes, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be particularly well preserved in the Taunus. Some of the highest peaks in the region are climbed on this route; the three towers of the Großer Feldberg can be seen from afar and have been part of the landscape for years. From there,...

Popular circular hike in Wiesbaden, Hesse A very varied hike starting at the Kurpark in Wiesbaden. Just a short walk from the starting point, the ruins of Sonnenberg Castle are the first cultural and historical highlight. Gradually, you leave the city behind and the surrounding countryside takes centre stage. The route leads through the idyllic valley of the Goldsteinbach stream, through the Rabengrund FFH area and past the Leichtweißhöhle cave. It ends in the picturesque Nero valley before...

Varied circular route in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail and leads along a varied route around the Hoher Meißner. It is marked with the yellow "P1" symbol. Tranquil forests, green meadows, impressive rock formations and enchanting views - this circular route is a real treat. The route also passes historic tunnels from the mining era and the "Stinksteine" ("stinking stones"), which owe their name to the typical smell of brown coal....

This route follows stage 2 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting the World Cup resort of Willingen with the famous winter sports hub of Winterberg on a visually stunning section. The hike leads over the Langenberg (843 m / 2,766 ft), the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, and through the Neuer Hagen nature reserve, the state's largest highland heath. Highlights include the sweeping panoramic views from the treeless summit of the Clemensberg, visiting the source of the Ruhr River, and the...

This route is stage 3 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neckarsteinach and ending in Hirschhorn. The trail runs through beautiful mixed forests, passing the historic Mittelburg and the ruins of Hinterburg Castle before ascending a steep path toward the Goetheblick viewpoint. Along the way, hikers encounter cultural landmarks like the Rote Bild and the Freischärlergrab before finishing at the well-preserved Hirschhorn Castle. Overnight stays are accommodated in local...

Popular circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike to Auerbach Castle is an insider tip in the region. With a marvellous view of the surrounding area, the route leads from Zwingenberg to the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Auerbach Castle - Zwingenberg Old Castle - Zwingenberg Old Town - Melikbokus - Great views

This spectacular route leads through the front Odenwald and connects two of the most famous landmarks in the Bergstraße region. The trail opens up the famous Felsenmeer near Lautertal-Reichenbach and leads up to the Melibokus (517 m), the highest mountain on the Hessian Bergstraße. The route is a challenging mix of steep forest trails, historic cobbled paths and the granite boulders of the Felsenmeer. A central highlight is the ascent through the huge rock formations, past Roman artefacts...

Certified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. All kinds of peaks characterised by great views and idyllic bodies of water line the path on this Rhön extra tour. It takes you high up to the peaks of the Wasserkuppe and Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee lake (where you can swim) and the Fulda spring. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Lake Guckaisee - Schafstein nature reserve near West Saxony

Close-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterised by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf car park. From there, the tour leads along well-signposted boardwalks and paths once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hessen shines with solitude and...