Best forest trails in Taunus Nature Park

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 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 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...

This route is stage 15 of the Rheinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Sankt Goarshausen and ending in Kaub. The demanding king stage of the trail follows rocky paths through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, passing Katz Castle and the town of Dörscheid. Hikers climb the famous Loreley plateau before navigating steep, undulating terrain that offers panoramic river views. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Kaub, as wild camping...

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...

Popular circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Romans were already traveling in the Taunus - and their traces are still recognizable today. Parts of this hike lead along the Roman Limes, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be particularly well preserved in the Taunus. Some of the highest peaks in the region are climbed on this route; the three towers of the Großer Feldberg can be seen from afar and have been part of the landscape for years. From there,...

Panoramic circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful circular route starts at the car park in Falkenstein. It follows narrow and sometimes steep paths towards Döngesberg and continues over the ring wall up to the Altkönig. The descent to Fuchstanz follows a steep but not too long path. The popular forest inn is open in summer and winter (Thursday and Friday 10 am to 5 pm in fine weather, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, see tips). If out and about in summer, tasty...

Beautiful hike along the Rhine to the Loreley Plateau near Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate The tour runs from St. Goarshausen via the Rheinsteig toward Katz Castle. From there, it continues via the district of Heide to the Loreley plateau. The way back runs via the stairway and on the sidewalk on the banks of the Rhine back to St. Goarshausen. The Loreley Plateau offers magnificent views of the surrounding Rhine Valley. Highlights: - View from the Loreley plateau - Katz Castle -...

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