Best trails near Burg Kronberg
4.4(312 reviews)
Burg Kronberg: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Burg Kronberg: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Burg Kronberg: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 4 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Kronberg are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (240)·Moderate·11.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (45)·Moderate·11.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 5.0 (8)·Easy·4.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis 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...
- 3.9 (16)·Easy·3.9 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Kronberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Kronberg is 3-Castle Path Taunus, which has a 4.5 star rating from 240 reviews. This trail is 11.9 km long with an elevation gain of 390 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Kronberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Kronberg is Hofheim nach Kronberg über Eppenhain. This trail is estimated to be 27.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Kronberg?
Burg Kronberg: With an ascent of 907 m, Hofheim nach Kronberg über Eppenhain has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Buergelplatte and castle ruins Falkenstein from Kronberg with 398 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kronberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Kronberg is Hofheim nach Kronberg über Eppenhain with a -star rating from 0 reviews.
Explore in the Kronberg im Taunus area
Activities
Attractions
Points of interest
- Altkönig
- Viktoriatempel
- Bleichweiher
- Mittelburg
- Schillerweiher
- Nasenbär
- Äußerer Ringwall
- Musikverein Kronberg
- Innerer Ringwall
- Antoniuskapelle
- Neubronners Born
- "African savanna" with giraffe, striped gnu, Böhm’s zebra and impala
- Burg Kronberg
- Rose Garden
- Gilboa Tempel
- Hünerberg
- Schloss Friedrichshof
- Erlebnisobstwiese
- African penguin
- Ringwall Altkönig