Best river trails in Taunus Nature Park

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...

Family-friendly nature trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. 15 stations, some of which are child-friendly, provide information about the life and culture of the Celts in the Taunus. However, the Celtic circular trail is not just an educational trail, but also a normal hiking trail that will delight visitors of all ages. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Celtic grave - Celtic city wall - 15 adventure stations

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

This route follows stage 14 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Kestert and ends in St. Goarshausen. The trail tracks through the Pulsbachklamm gorge and runs along the landscape and mining educational trail before ascending to Burg Maus and the high Rhine plateau. Prior to descending into St. Goarshausen, an optional detour allows hikers to tackle the steep Rabenacksteig via ferrata. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in St. Goarshausen, as wild camping is...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This 7-kilometre route leads from Falkenstein, initially quite steadily but not very steeply uphill to Fuchstanz. Here you can stop for refreshments before returning to the starting point of the hike through the Reichenbach valley. Highlights of the hike: - Reichenbachtal nature reserve - Falkenstein - Franzkopf - Optional detour to the ruins of Falkenstein Castle (14th century)

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...

This circular trail is a certified premium hiking trail. The route begins behind the Loreley Visitor Centre at the summer toboggan run. There is a paid car park here. From there, the route leads to the Rhine Terrace with a fantastic view of the Rhine Valley and Rheinfels Castle on the opposite bank of the Rhine. The Loreley Extratour accompanies the Rhine on its way northwards as you walk along the towpath, which eventually leads steeply uphill towards Patersberg. This section offers ever...