Best wildlife 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 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...

Popular circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Romans were already traveling in the Taunus - and their traces are still recognizable today. Parts of this hike lead along the Roman Limes, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be particularly well preserved in the Taunus. Some of the highest peaks in the region are climbed on this route; the three towers of the Großer Feldberg can be seen from afar and have been part of the landscape for years. From there,...

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, 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 -...

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 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...

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 hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful circular hike away from the nearby Altkönig nature reserve, which is very popular with hikers. After around 6 kilometres, you can take a relaxing break with food and drink at the Tannenheim inn. Highlights of the hike: - Kolbenberg - Near-natural paths - Detour to the Celtic trail (optional)