Best child-friendly 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...

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

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...

Relaxed circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at the car park right next to Saalburg Fort. It goes up the Herzberg with its viewing tower. The way back leads along the Limes adventure trail, where all kinds of things about the imposing Roman border fortifications can be learned, which are particularly well preserved here in the Taunus. After the hike, it is of course worth visiting the fort. Guided tours can be booked here and there are refreshment stops on the...

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

Popular circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse, Germany The "Gotisches Haus" ("Gothic House") in the Dornholzhausen district of Bad Homburg is a former hunting lodge that now houses the town's cultural history museum. From the Gothic House, the hike leads to the freely accessible deer enclosure and the trout farm. It is a relaxing route in restful nature. The estate offers refreshments. Start at the car park of the museum café. Highlights: - City History Museum - Gothic house -...

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...

Popular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The start of the hike is directly in Lorsbach at a parking lot. The Lorsbach train station is also nearby, so you can easily travel there by public transport. Beautiful paths lead quickly into the relaxing forest, which provides shade and coolness, especially in the warm summer months. After a few kilometers one can enjoy the view over the Lorsbach valley and the interesting view over the Fischbach valley here in the green nature park....

Popular circular route in the Rhine Valley, Hesse. The route "Around Rüdesheim on the Rhine" enchants with magnificent views of the Rhine Valley. The trail, which is one of the youth hiking trails organised by the German Hiking Youth, starts at Rüdesheim Youth Hostel. It follows an old vineyard path towards the Rüdesheim pedestrian zone and on to the cable car at the Niederwalddenkmal. The Niederwald Monument commemorates the reunification of the German Reich after the Franco-Prussian War of...

Panoramic circular route along the Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany This route leads along forest and meadow paths up to the famous Loreley plateau in the UNESCO heritage site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Here you can enjoy the marvellous panoramic view of the Rhine landscape. It should not be overlooked that the town is located in a fantastic and well-known wine region. The Lorely rock formation is an overwhelming sight, even for the spoilt eye. There are many hiking routes...