Best walking trails in Taunus Nature Park

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...

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...

Child-friendly circular route in the Tauern Nature Park, Hesse, Germany This beautiful route is suitable for the whole family and is only a few kilometers east of Wiesbaden. It goes along forest paths and across open fields, typical of the nature park. A small stream with several ponds, which accompany you back to the hiking car park, provide a lot of variety. Sturdy shoes are recommended as some of the trails can be muddy after rainfall. Highlights of the hike: - Thierbach with ponds -...

Popular circular trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This is a relaxed walk in Hofheim's city forest, which should also be manageable for slightly older children. It is not only the shady forest paths and beautiful views from the Meisterturm tower, built in 1929, that are inspiring, but also the contemporary witnesses to the long cultural and settlement history that seem to be hidden everywhere in the town forest. Firstly, there is the mountain chapel, whose predecessor was built in...

Popular city walk in Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse. A wonderful tour along half-timbered houses and medieval buildings that starts directly at the beautiful Lahn Bridge. From here it goes in the direction of the old town and past the bishopric to the cathedral. From there you walk past the Bischofsplatz and have the opportunity to visit the town church. Then it goes through the Barfüsserstraße to the Kornmarkt, to the Plötze and with a detour to the Katzenturm back to the Lahnbrücke. There are...

Family-friendly circular trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. From park to park is the motto of this short, child-friendly circular trail between Eschborn and Niederhöchststadt. It starts at the Mühlenpark in Eschborn, where younger hikers can enjoy an adventure playground. You finally reach the sculpture park in Niederhöchststadt via the Oberwiesen leisure park. This was created in 2010 and has been home to numerous sculptures and changing exhibitions ever since. Highlights of the...

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Pilz circular hiking trail can be started directly in Idstein or at the Zinsgraben car park. The route through the Fürstenwald forest offers a marvellous contrast to a stroll through the town of Idstein. It leads through the typical wooded Taunus hills, through an idyllic stream valley and past the Three Ponds, where you can take a break - relaxation is almost automatic on the Pilz loop. Highlights of the hike: -...

Family-friendly walk in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Cultural monuments and lots of green characterize this short circular route in Kronberg im Taunus. Near the starting point of the route is the castle-like Kronberg Castle, which was built between the 12th and 16th centuries and can be reached via a small detour. Just outside the city is the magnificent 19th-century Friedrichshof Palace. Highlights of the hike: - Kronberg Castle - Victoria Park - Friedrichshof Palace - Stop for...