Best historic site trails in Hofheim am Taunus

Popular circular trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This is a relaxed walk in Hofheim's city forest, which should also be manageable for slightly older children. It is not only the shady forest paths and beautiful views from the Meisterturm tower, built in 1929, that are inspiring, but also the contemporary witnesses to the long cultural and settlement history that seem to be hidden everywhere in the town forest. Firstly, there is the mountain chapel, whose predecessor was built in...

Panoramic hike to the Kapellenberg, Hesse To the north-west of Hofheim im Taunus, two information signs point to the nature experiences "Wildgehege" and "Kapellenberg". From there, the trail leads along forest paths to the game reserve, where you may be lucky enough to see wild boar. Continue uphill to the Kapellenberg. Once you reach the top, you have a wonderful view of the Rhine-Main plain. The entire route takes less than an hour. Highlights: - Kapellenberg - Meisterturm forest...

Popular circular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This almost 7 km long route leads from Lorsbach railway station in the direction of the Bahai Temple, through the former ring fortifications of the "Alteburg" and past the Lorsbach viewing tower. The hike is characterised by numerous pretty streams and valleys. Highlights of the hike: - Lorsbach observation tower - Idyllic valleys - Alteburg ring wall

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The circular route leads along mostly easy paths through the charming Lorsbach Valley, which is also affectionately known as the pearl of "Nassau Switzerland". Some surefootedness is required, as well as a good basic level of fitness. The route is signposted during the winter and there are usually several dates between November and February when it is walked together and coffee and biscuits are offered afterwards (see tips). Highlights of the...

Popular trail running route in the Taunus, Hesse The route suggested here follows the course of the winter run (10 km) organised by Turnverein 1885 Lorsbach e.V.. More information about the event can be found under "Tips". This route is also worthwhile as part of a relaxed hike, on which you mainly run on wide gravel roads and near-natural paths through very idyllic forest. There are refreshment stops in Lorsbach. Accessible by bus and train (short walk from Lorsbach railway station to the...

Varied hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Taunus leads through the idyllic Schwarzbachtal valley, linking Hofheim, Lorsbach and Eppstein. In both Hochheim and Eppstein, the moated Hochheim Castle and the ruins of Eppstein Castle, built in the 10th century, are cultural monuments worth seeing close to the route. Highlights of the hike: - Eppstein castle ruins - Schwarzbach - Lorsbach - Hofheim - Hofheim moated castle (optional)

Historical circular trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This almost 5 km long circular trail can be started from Lorsbach railway station, for example. From here, you first walk to the tower at the ring wall, from where you can enjoy beautiful views over the Taunus, and then on to the Alteburg Iron Age rampart. Outside the village, the walk continues through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Alteburg Iron Age rampart (archaeological monument) - "Turm am Ringwall" viewpoint -...

Varied hike in the Taunus, Hesse. This beautiful route through forest and across meadows in the Vordertaunus, from Hofheim railway station to Eppstein railway station. In the summer months on Sundays, the Neufville Tower in Eppstein (follow the signposts along the route) is open to the public. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views over the Taunus - Neufville Tower - Hofheim town forest - Clara Hilda Rock

Official route of the CTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.rc-hattersheim.de/ --- The Staufen, at 451 metres the highest point on this tour, gives this CTF its name. The routes of the CTF StaufenBike run in the Hofheim state forest through the first foothills of the Taunus with Kapellenberg, Fischbacher Kopf, Staufen and Judenkopf, to name just a few of the prominent points along the route. There are three routes to choose from: Tour 1: Challenging,...

Official route of the CTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.rc-hattersheim.de/ --- The Staufen, at 451 metres the highest point on this tour, gives this CTF its name. The routes of the CTF StaufenBike run in the Hofheim state forest through the first foothills of the Taunus with Kapellenberg, Fischbacher Kopf, Staufen and Judenkopf, to name just a few of the prominent points along the route. There are three routes to choose from: Tour 1: Challenging,...