Best short trails in Hesse

Family-friendly circular lake trail in Frankfurt city forest, Hesse. This popular, natural route leads into the Frankfurt am Main city forest. Start at the car park right next to the inn. Lots of water and tall beech trees characterise Frankfurt's Oberwald forest. Idyllically situated and framed by benches, you can enjoy relaxing and contemplating nature all year round. This jewel of nature is included in the 3rd stage of the green belt circular hiking trail and is affectionately known as...

Cultural-historical, multifaceted walk through Frankfurt, Hesse. With an exciting mix of new millennium architecture and medieval buildings, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's hometown offers many iconic sights. Frankfurt can be experienced with its many facets on this route. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities for coffee, dining and strolling. Highlights of the hike: - Eiserner Steg - Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew - Goethe house - Hauptwache

Popular, refreshing hike in Edertal, Hesse. The starting point for this enchanting loop is the car park at Waldeck Castle (alternatively: Sperrmauer). You walk along the beautiful Edersee lake through a marvellous forest landscape. The lake itself offers many possibilities, such as boat hire, excursion boats or a water sports centre. Highlights of the tour: - Lake Edersee - Before the corner path - Friedrich Meyer Hut - On the cliffs - Refreshment stops - Water sports - Interesting fauna

This walk leads to the summit of the castle hill in Falkenstein, a district of Königstein im Taunus. The path starts at Reichenbachweg near the Catholic church and winds up to the Falkenstein castle ruins, built in the 14th century as "Neu-Falkenstein" next to the older Nürings tower castle. Pine trees and gnarled oaks grow on the rocky slopes of the Burghain, and with a bit of luck, visitors might spot roe deer or the rare black woodpecker in the dense forests of the Taunus Nature Park. From...

Historic circular route in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the Fürstenlager, built in 1790. The former summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt invites to stroll around with its stately buildings and parks. There are free car parks in Bachgasse and public bathrooms. There are also several bathrooms and places to stop for refreshments along the way. It is possible to take the bus from "Bensheim Auerbach" station to...

Popular circular hike in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The Great Sea of Rocks near Lautertal is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park. There is a lot to discover here, especially for families; the unique stone landscape consisting of mighty boulders is a real adventure playground. Highlights of the hike: - family-friendly - Large sea of rocks - Owl tower - Stop off at the Koboldklause (seasonal, note opening times)

This hike leads through the heart of the Hochtaunus around the Großer Feldberg, the highest peak in the Taunus and the entire Rhenish Slate Mountains. From the summit plateau, the trail leads visitors down into the legendary Teufelsquartier, a rugged rocky area on the slopes of the mountain. Here, the trail leads through rustic spruce and beech forests where, with a bit of luck, deer or the rare black woodpecker can be spotted. The striking quartzite rocks such as the "Beilstein", which...

Family-friendly walk in Wiesbaden, Hesse. Directly behind the Kurhaus is the Wiesbaden Kurpark, reminiscent of an English landscape garden, with the beautiful Rambach pond. When in bloom, the park is filled with a veritable sea of scents and colours. The short loop is suitable for the whole family. There are public toilets in the park. Highlights of the hike: - Child-friendly - Spa park pond - Magnolias, azaleas, rhododendrons

Panoramic circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Climbing is possible on the Zacken (576 metres above sea level) and on the Beilstein slate formation. Simply to hike, it is great to stop at the Weilsberg (701 metres above sea level), the fourth largest mountain in the Taunus, and enjoy the fantastic view. The medium-difficulty tour around the Weilsberg often follows narrow, somewhat steeper paths. Good hiking boots and a sure footing are essential. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular circular hike in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. A truly wonderful circular tour in the Rhön biosphere reserve at Lake Guckaisee. The tour is extremely scenic, leading around the Guckaisee and up to the Pferdskopf. Highlights of the hike: - Guckaisee - summit of the Pferdskopf - Great views over the Rhön