Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail
50% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
11.1kmLength
187mElevation gain
2.5–3hrEstimated time
Circular
Historical circular route in Frankfurt.
As the name suggests, this walk follows in the footsteps of Johann Wolfgang Goethe. It starts at the house where he was born and leads to the Gerbermühle, where he was a guest in 1814 and 1815. It goes through fields and to the Oberwald forest with Goetheruh and a marvellous view of Frankfurt from the Goetheturm tower. There is a slight ascent to the Goetheturm.
The route is signposted with a portrait of Goethe wearing a large blue hat. The route is mostly on paved and tarmac paths as well as gravel paths.
Highlights:
- Goethe Tower
- Ich-monument
- Willemer cottage
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Top sights
Leinwandhaus
Attraction
Glockenturm der Alten Nikolaikirche
Attraction
St. Paul's Church
Attraction
Kuhhirtenturm (Elefant)
Attraction
Gartenhaus
Hut
Goetheturm
Attraction
Müllermain
River
Kaiserpfalz franconofurd
Archaeological site
Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew
Attraction
Scheerwaldpark
Attraction
Kleiner Cohn
Tower
Langer Franz
Tower
St. Catherine's Church
Attraction
Steinernes Haus
Building
Haus zum Römer
Building
Haus Frauenstein
Building
Salzhaus
Building
Haus zum Goldenen Schwan
Building
Goethe House
Attraction
Liebfrauenkirche
Attraction
Bernusbau
Building
Saalhof Chapel
Attraction
St. Leonhard
Attraction
Römer
Attraction
Saalhof
Attraction
Old St. Nicholas Church
Attraction
Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen
Attraction
Dreikönigskirche
Attraction
Rententurm
Attraction
Deutschordenskirche
Attraction
Affentorhäuser
Building
Domturm
Viewpoint
Seufzerbrücke
Building
Haus Wanebach
Building
Alt-Limpurg / Laderam
Building
Goetheruh
Viewpoint
Liebfrauenbrunnen
Attraction
Zollhaus
Building
Wanebachhöfchen
Attraction
Haus Silberberg
Building
Bürgersaalbau
Building
Historischer Treppenturm
Building
Haus Löwenstein
Building
Römerhöfchen
Attraction
Pfarrturm
Attraction
Top sights
Leinwandhaus
Attraction
Glockenturm der Alten Nikolaikirche
Attraction
St. Paul's Church
Attraction
Kuhhirtenturm (Elefant)
Attraction
Gartenhaus
Hut
Goetheturm
Attraction
Müllermain
River
Kaiserpfalz franconofurd
Archaeological site
Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew
Attraction
Scheerwaldpark
Attraction
Kleiner Cohn
Tower
Langer Franz
Tower
St. Catherine's Church
Attraction
Steinernes Haus
Building
Haus zum Römer
Building
Haus Frauenstein
Building
Salzhaus
Building
Haus zum Goldenen Schwan
Building
Goethe House
Attraction
Liebfrauenkirche
Attraction
Bernusbau
Building
Saalhof Chapel
Attraction
St. Leonhard
Attraction
Römer
Attraction
Saalhof
Attraction
Old St. Nicholas Church
Attraction
Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen
Attraction
Dreikönigskirche
Attraction
Rententurm
Attraction
Deutschordenskirche
Attraction
Affentorhäuser
Building
Domturm
Viewpoint
Seufzerbrücke
Building
Haus Wanebach
Building
Alt-Limpurg / Laderam
Building
Goetheruh
Viewpoint
Liebfrauenbrunnen
Attraction
Zollhaus
Building
Wanebachhöfchen
Attraction
Haus Silberberg
Building
Bürgersaalbau
Building
Historischer Treppenturm
Building
Haus Löwenstein
Building
Römerhöfchen
Attraction
Pfarrturm
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Explore this 11.1-km circular trail near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
What is the expected weather this week for Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Expected weather for Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail for the next 5 days is:
- Mon 21 September - 17.3 degrees/clear
- Tue 22 September - 18.9 degrees/clear
- Wed 23 September - 15.5 degrees/showers
- Thu 24 September - 18.3 degrees/drizzle
- Fri 25 September - 22.1 degrees/clear
Where is Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail located?
Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is a trail located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
How hard is Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 11.1 km, with an elevation gain of 187 m. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 11.1 km, with an elevation gain of 187 m. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail a circular?
Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is a circular trail that covers 11.1 km, with an elevation gain of 187 m. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is a circular trail that covers 11.1 km, with an elevation gain of 187 m. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Dogs may be allowed on Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
Are there rivers at Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Yes, Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is near Müllermain.
Is Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is partially paved.
Are there forests at Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail?
Yes, Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is a forest trail.
Is Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail a city walk?
Yes, Frankfurt am Main's Goethe Trail is a city walk in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
Last updated on 19 September 2026 at 01:53 GMT+0