Best easy trails in Taunus Nature Park

Family-friendly circular route in the Taunus, Hesse. A beautiful trail through woods and open country with apple trees. The path also leads through old beech forests and blooming meadow orchards and offers great views over the fields to the Frankfurt skyline. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Stadtwald Hofheim

This varied route combines animal experiences with medieval history on the southern slopes of the Taunus. The trail starts at the famous Opel Zoo near Kronberg and leads up to the majestic Kronberg Castle. The route runs along a mixture of well-maintained forest paths, paved footpaths and charming old town alleyways. A key highlight is the contrast between the exotic animals in the zoo (which can often be seen from the hiking trail) and the imposing architecture of the ancestral castle of the...

Child-friendly circular route in the Tauern Nature Park, Hesse, Germany This beautiful route is suitable for the whole family and is only a few kilometers east of Wiesbaden. It goes along forest paths and across open fields, typical of the nature park. A small stream with several ponds, which accompany you back to the hiking car park, provide a lot of variety. Sturdy shoes are recommended as some of the trails can be muddy after rainfall. Highlights of the hike: - Thierbach with ponds -...

Popular city walk in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse. A wonderful tour along half-timbered houses and medieval buildings that starts directly at the beautiful Lahn Bridge. From here it goes in the direction of the old town and past the bishopric to the cathedral. From there you walk past the Bischofsplatz and have the opportunity to visit the town church. Then it goes through the Barfüsserstraße to the Kornmarkt, to the Plötze and with a detour to the Katzenturm back to the Lahnbrücke. There are...

Family-friendly circular trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. From park to park is the motto of this short, child-friendly circular trail between Eschborn and Niederhöchststadt. It starts at the Mühlenpark in Eschborn, where younger hikers can enjoy an adventure playground. You finally reach the sculpture park in Niederhöchststadt via the Oberwiesen leisure park. This was created in 2010 and has been home to numerous sculptures and changing exhibitions ever since. Highlights of the...

Family-friendly walk in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Cultural monuments and lots of green characterize this short circular route in Kronberg im Taunus. Near the starting point of the route is the castle-like Kronberg Castle, which was built between the 12th and 16th centuries and can be reached via a small detour. Just outside the city is the magnificent 19th-century Friedrichshof Palace. Highlights of the hike: - Kronberg Castle - Victoria Park - Friedrichshof Palace - Stop for...

Idyllic hike into the Braubach Valley, Hesse. From the Rettershof car park, you set off on the path into the Braubach valley, with the Braubach stream as a beautiful accompaniment. The Braubach valley is characterised by wetland and orchard meadows as well as hedgerows with arable fields. The valley is a very varied biotope that is home to many animal species. Rare and endangered butterflies, reptiles, birds and small mammals can also be found there. Highlights of the tour: - Braubach...

Wonderful tour through the Goldstein Valley, Hesse This hike has a lot to offer over a short distance. It starts at the Goldsteintal car park. Following the forest path, you reach the Goldsteinquelle (drinking water spring) after approx. 1.5 kilometres. Refreshments are available along the route in the Hubertushütte from Wednesday to Sunday. Picturesque landscapes and the Wiesbadener Hörwald forest await you in the Goldstein valley, where you can listen to short audio contributions at...