Best moderate trails in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
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Explore the most popular moderate trails near Bad Homburg vor der Höhe with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (42)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse, Germany The "Gotisches Haus" ("Gothic House") in the Dornholzhausen district of Bad Homburg is a former hunting lodge that now houses the town's cultural history museum. From the Gothic House, the hike leads to the freely accessible deer enclosure and the trout farm. It is a relaxing route in restful nature. The estate offers refreshments. Start at the car park of the museum café. Highlights: - City History Museum - Gothic house - Trout farm -...
- 4.7 (20)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful hike starts at the Saalburg car park. Before or after the hike, a visit to the museum in the reconstructed Roman fort (admission charge applies) is definitely worth the time! At the weekend, activities such as archery and bread baking take place around the Saalburg. Particularly beautiful views of the Spessart and the Frankfurt skyline can be enjoyed from the Herzberg tower. The Limes with the small fort of Heidenstock is also...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A direct route over the Willy-Maaß-Weg from the historic fort to the Herzberg observation tower. There is a restaurant on the Herzberg Highlight of the hike: - Saalburg Roman fort - Herzberg with observation tower - beautiful forest paths
- 4.1 (13)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Dragonfly Trail near Bad Homburg vor der Hoehe is a wonderful route for a trip with the whole family. From the car park near the Herzberger trout farm, you walk continuously through the forest to the 410 m high Landgrafenberg. The way back is along the Kaltes Wasser ("cold water"). Highlights of the hike: - Landgrafenberg - shady forest trails - Kaltes Wasser - Refreshment stop at Forellengut Herzberger (optional, note opening...
- 4.3 (14)·Moderate·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly educational trail between nature and history in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Taunus nature trail is a short loop that is ideal for a family trip. It begins at the Saalburg, the only completely reconstructed Roman fort in the Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's worth paying an entrance fee here and taking a look at the complex at your leisure! From here the loop then leads to the Hessenpark open-air museum. There is a lot of information here about the time long before...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistorical circular hiking trail near Homburg von der Höhe, Hesse This easy loop is a real treat for all hikers interested in history. The route starts at the parking lot of the Saalburg Roman fort on the UNESCO Limes World Heritage Site in the Taunus. After the hike, it is worth making a detour to the Saalburg Museum located here, where you can admire many interesting relics from Roman times and learn interesting facts about the Roman emperors and the former border of the Roman Empire that...
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route starts at the Saalburg Roman fort, which is worth a visit on its own. Overall, this is a very leisurely hike, the inclines on the elevation profile often look worse than they are in reality. In addition to many interesting relics from Roman times, there are also some nice places to stop for a break for hikers. Highlights of the hike: - Saalburg Roman fort - Herzberg Tower - NSG Marmorstein - Limes - rock formations
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The hike starts at the train station in Bad Homburg vor der Hoehe. The route can easily be extended by following the Limes from Sandplacken back towards Bad Homburg. Highlights of the hike: - Elisabethenstein - Hirschgarten - Limesweg - Bad Homburg Castle Park