Best trail running 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...

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 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

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 -...

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)

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...