Best partially-paved 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 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 hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The ruins of Falkenstein Castle, the highlight of this circular walk, can be seen from afar. However, in addition to the hilltop castle built around 1350, the route has other attractions in store. In the climatic health resort of Königsstein in the Taunus, it is worth exploring the spa gardens and the "Villa Borgnis" spa centre. The Bürgelplatte offers fantastic views over the Taunus. We also recommend a detour to Kronberg...

Popular, panoramic circular route in the Rheingau-Taunus district, Hesse. From Rüdesheim am Rhein, this circular route leads up to Ehrenfels Castle. From here, there is an incredible view of the town of Bingen, with the Bingen Mouse Tower and Klopp Castle, as well as the surrounding Upper Middle Rhine Valley region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the hike, its great to round off the day in the beautiful little town. Highlights of the hike: - Binger Loch view - Nearby view -...

Charming circular hike near Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse. This enchanting Hildegard Trail starts in Rüdesheim, where there are car parks and a bus stop at the starting point. Walk along the Rhine for a while and enjoy the fantastic views of Brömserburg Castle and Boosenburg Castle. Highlights of the route: - Rüdesheim - Brömserburg Castle - Boosenburg Castle - St Hildegard's parish church - Eibingen - St Hildegard's Abbey - Viaduct rack railway

Popular circular route on the Rhine, Hesse. A beautiful hike with a wonderful view of the Rhine. The start and finish of this route is Rüdesheim am Rhein train station. As an alternative to the circular route, the cable car can also be used. The most difficult part of the hike is the initial climb to the Germania Monument, erected to celebrate the victory of the Germanic states over France and the unification of those states into Germany. Here the path leads through the forest towards...

The paths on this varied double loop offer wonderful views of the town of Eppstein with Eppstein Castle and the western Taunus. From the railway station, you walk southwards and parallel to the railway tracks to reach the Georg Sparwasser Temple and later the Burgvilla Bauer. You cross the Schwarzbach stream and the Müllerwiese meadow along the Fischbach stream. Along Staufenstraße, you now reach the forest and the Kaisertempel, which was built at the end of the 19th century. There is also a...

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: -...

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...

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...