Best trails in Taunusstein
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Looking for the best walking trails in Taunusstein? Whether you're getting ready to hike, cycle, trail run, or explore other outdoor pursuits, AllTrails has 18 picturesque trails in the Taunusstein area. Discover hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
Explore one of 6 easy walking routes in Taunusstein, with child-friendly routes for your next family outing. Venture outdoors and learn more about the area's historic sites or take a break from the hustle and bustle along the many tree-lined paths surrounding Taunusstein. Perfect for little feet, paws, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts of any skill level.
Top trails
- 4.5 (25)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful short forest hike through the Theißtal nature reserve. Starting from Niedernhausen railway station, you walk to the forest lake on the edge of the nature reserve and back again. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Theißtal nature reserve - forest lake
- 4.6 (20)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This fairly short circular route starts at the Zugmantel car park (alternatively: Zugmantel fort bus stop). Several impressive relics from Roman times and the source of the River Aar make for a varied hike through woodland and meadows. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Zugmantel fort - Roman tower - Amphitheatre - Aar spring
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·18 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular walk in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. From the car park at Jagdschloss Platte (alternatively: Wiesbaden Platte bus stop), walk along the course of the Kesselbach stream to the Fischzucht restaurant. Highlights of the hike: - Stop off at the Fischzucht forest restaurant - Fürstenwiese nature reserve - Platte hunting lodge
- 3.2 (8)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful and relaxed hike that starts at Eiserne Hand railway station. You hike along the Elzeweg trail to the Freytag hut and back to the railway station via the Rheinhöhenweg trail. Highlights of the hike: - Eiserne Hand - Beautiful forest paths - Freytag hut
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrRelaxing walk in the Rhein-Taunus nature park, Hesse. This is a relaxed route that starts in Watzhahn and follows the Kotzebach around the Risselstein to Hahn. When you arrive at the bus station there, you can either take public transport to Watzhahn or walk back to the car park on the familiar trail. Highlights of the route: - Kotzebach - Risselstein - Hahn
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Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails in Taunusstein?
There are plenty of things to do on Taunusstein's hiking trails. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 10 hiking trails, 6 walking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
What is the longest trail in Taunusstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Taunusstein is Eiserne Hand - Schläferskopf - Theißtal von Niederhausen. This trail is estimated to be 25.1 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Taunusstein?
Taunusstein: With an ascent of 659 m, Eiserne Hand - Schläferskopf - Theißtal von Niederhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Forest restaurant Fischzucht from Fuerstenwiese with 490 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail in Taunusstein?
The most popular and difficult trail in Taunusstein is Forest restaurant Fischzucht from Fuerstenwiese with a 4.0-star rating from 4 reviews.
Are there running trails available in Taunusstein?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Taunusstein and the most popular is Aar Circular Route with an average 4.6 star rating from 20 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Taunusstein?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 biking trails in Taunusstein and the most popular is Forest restaurant Fischzucht from Fuerstenwiese with an average 4.0 star rating from 4 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Taunusstein?
Yes, there are 10 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Taunusstein, including Forest restaurant Fischzucht from Fuerstenwiese, Eiserne Hand to the Freytag hut, Watzhahn - Hahn, Taunusstein Running and Nerotal zum Nordfriedhof.
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Taunusstein?
Yes, there is one trail with an archaeological site in Taunusstein: Aar Circular Route.
Are there any trails with springs in Taunusstein?
Yes, there is one trail with a spring in Taunusstein: Aar Circular Route.
Are there any trails with castles in Taunusstein?
Yes, there are 4 trails with castles in Taunusstein, including Wehen nach Neuhof, Nerotal zum Nordfriedhof, Eiserne Hand - Schläferskopf - Theißtal von Niederhausen and Wiesbadener Höhenweg.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Taunusstein?
Yes, there are 3 trails with picnic areas in Taunusstein, including Eiserne Hand to the Freytag hut, Bleidenstadt - Hohe Wurzel Rundwanderung and Wiesbadener Höhenweg.