Best river trails in Hesse

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 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...

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 city walk in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. The heart of Frankfurt can be explored on this tour: Roßberg, Römerberg and Paulsplatz with numerous cafés, restaurants, churches and museums. The Main Promenade is reached via the Eiserne Bridge. The old town with its unique charm offers residents and guests from all over the world space to discover, stroll and linger. In the archaeological garden, the whole family can discover traces of the Romans and the Carolingian imperial palace or follow...

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...

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...

Family-friendly walk along the Main, Hesse. The suggested starting point for this walk is near the Offenbach Leather Museum. You cross the Main at the Iron Footbridge and then have the option of stopping off in Frankfurt or travelling directly back to Offenbach by public transport. Highlights of the walk: - child-friendly - Offenbach on the Main - beautiful views - Frankfurt on the Main

Family-friendly nature trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. 15 stations, some of which are child-friendly, provide information about the life and culture of the Celts in the Taunus. However, the Celtic circular trail is not just an educational trail, but also a normal hiking trail that will delight visitors of all ages. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Celtic grave - Celtic city wall - 15 adventure stations

Popular, panoramic circular route in the Rheingau-Taunus district, Hesse. From Rüdesheim am Rhein, this circular route leads up to Ehrenfels Castle. From here, there is an incredible view of the town of Bingen, with the Bingen Mouse Tower and Klopp Castle, as well as the surrounding Upper Middle Rhine Valley region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the hike, its great to round off the day in the beautiful little town. Highlights of the hike: - Binger Loch view - Nearby view -...