Best moderate trails in Hesse

Popular circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This varied circular route in the Hochtaunus district, just outside Frankfurt am Main, features three castles. It takes in the three towns of Königstein, Falkenstein and Kronberg. The towns alternate with plenty of nature and all kinds of historical sites, so there's never a dull moment. Towards the end of the hike, the tour can be supplemented with a visit to the Opel Zoo. The path is marked throughout with the 3BurgenWeg logo, which...

Popular circular trail in Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The extensive circular trail around the Großer Feldberg starts at the hiking car park or the Windeck bus stop. The route leads through the idyllic forests of the historically significant Teufelsquartier im Taunus. I always watch the 800-meter-high Großer Feldberg, which is unwooded in the summit area. In addition to a lookout tower, there is also a falconry here. The well-known fox dance is also on the way, which invites you to stop for a...

Popular circular route near Kassel, Hesse This varied loop takes hikers once through the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is rich in water and cultural-historical sights such as Hercules and Wilhelmshöhe Palace. A special attraction in the summer months are the famous "Kassel trick fountains", which look back on a centuries-old tradition. Although it is a little uphill and downhill, this loop is also suitable for slightly older children. There are...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike takes you up to the summit of the Großer Feldberg, which is around 880 metres high. In addition to the highest mountain in the Taunus, the Brunhildisfelsen rock, which was mentioned in documents as early as 1043 and is a popular viewpoint and photo motif, is also located along the route. The starting point of the hike is the Sandplacken car park or bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Feldberg - Falkenhof on the...

Popular trail in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The route starts on the outskirts of Wiesbaden's state capital and initially follows the Schwarzbach. The light white cave is quickly reached, which owes its name to a poacher who used it as a hiding place for a few years in the 18th century. Before returning from the forest hike to the Neroberg, the route detours the Bahnholzer Kopf (288 m). The region is known for its evidence of earlier settlement history - traces of the Romans can...

Popular circular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse The starting point of this wonderful hike is the Hohemark train station (reachable by bus and train). Accompanied by the babbling of the Urselbach, the path leads through the heathland, birch and coniferous forests of the Altkönig nature reserve to the White Wall. The impressive quartzite field was formed during the last ice age and owes its name to the fact that the boulders glow white when the sun shines on them. Halfway there is a...

Relaxed circular hike in the Frankfurt city forest, Hesse. Right at the beginning of the hike through the Frankfurt city forest, a real highlight awaits you with the Goethe Tower. The observation tower, which was rebuilt in recent years after being set on fire, is accessible from April 1st to October 31st from 8 am until dusk. The further course of the route is characterized by pretty ponds and mostly well-developed forest paths. Highlights of the hike: - Goethe Tower - Maunzenweiher -...

Family-friendly walk in Wiesbaden, Hesse. This very relaxed route leads through the Wiesbaden spa gardens along a small river, up to the Sonnenberg and back. It is ideal for an outing with the family at any time of year. The starting point can be reached by bus (Lederberg bus stop). There are several playgrounds for children along the way. Highlights: - child-friendly - Wiesbaden spa gardens - Sonnenberg - several playgrounds

Popular circular hiking trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Hesse This is a varied loop through the Niederwald forest near Rüdersheim am Rhein. Cultural and historical monuments, magnificent views of the Rhine and beautiful hiking trails through forests and vineyards ensure that there is never a dull moment on this circular walk. If necessary, the first two, quite steeply ascending kilometres of the trail can be covered using the Assmannshausen cable car. There are refreshment stops...

Family-friendly circular hike in the Rheingau, Hesse. A varied loop for the whole family, where you can go for a relaxed walk or - for all sporty enthusiasts - run. The route takes you across fields and through the beautiful Igstadt forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - natural forest paths - nice places to stop for refreshments