Best moderate trails in Idstein
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Explore the most popular moderate trails near Idstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (10)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Pilz circular hiking trail can be started directly in Idstein or at the Zinsgraben car park. The route through the Fürstenwald forest offers a marvellous contrast to a stroll through the town of Idstein. It leads through the typical wooded Taunus hills, through an idyllic stream valley and past the Three Ponds, where you can take a break - relaxation is almost automatic on the Pilz loop. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route begins in the centre of Idstein. It runs in a south-easterly direction and eventually leaves the town and leads into the forest. On the way, the path passes several ponds. It makes a loop through the forest and passes the Heidekopf, which is 430 metres high. The path winds its way through the forest and finally leaves it where it began.
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful loop through the Taunus begins in Idstein, where there are numerous places to stop for refreshments as well as the Renaissance-style residential palace. The first half of the hike runs along the edges of the forest and through a small wooded area. On the way back, you follow the course of the Wörsbach stream back to Idstein. Highlights of the hike: - Idstein Residential Palace - Wolfsbach fish pond - Idstein - Path...
- 4.8 (3)·Moderate·16.4 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike leads to Jagdschloss Platte, a former hunting lodge that is now used as a restaurant and event venue. As you take the same route there and back, the route can easily be shortened if necessary. Highlights of the hike: - Platte hunting lodge - Theißtal nature reserve in Niedernhausen - Beautiful forest paths
- 2.9 (5)·Moderate·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic loop through the Fürstenwald forest in Idstein, Hesse The Fürstenwald forest is a marvellous recreational destination between Idstein and Bermbach. From the "Zinsgraben" hiking car park, you first walk along the edge of the forest along the Knallbach stream with wonderful views across the open field. The route continues through the forest along beautiful forest paths to the Himmelspforte forest animal cemetery. Here you are more than halfway along the trail. The route back through...
- Moderate·135.3 km·Est. 24 hr+Scenic circular route in Hesse. A great excursion tour by motorbike west of Limburg an der Lahn. The route follows the River Weil through charming villages until shortly before Weilburg, where the River Lahn joins the route. It is definitely worth visiting the ice cream parlour in Runkel and the historic sights of the villages. The route starts here in beautiful Idstein, but you can also start in Schmitten or Weilburg. Highlights: - Weiltal - Ice cream parlour in Runkel - Idstein old...