Best cave trails in Hesse

Popular trail in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The route starts on the outskirts of Wiesbaden's state capital and initially follows the Schwarzbach. The light white cave is quickly reached, which owes its name to a poacher who used it as a hiding place for a few years in the 18th century. Before returning from the forest hike to the Neroberg, the route detours the Bahnholzer Kopf (288 m). The region is known for its evidence of earlier settlement history - traces of the Romans can...

Popular circular hike in Wiesbaden, Hesse A very varied hike starting at the Kurpark in Wiesbaden. Just a short walk from the starting point, the ruins of Sonnenberg Castle are the first cultural and historical highlight. Gradually the city is abandoned and nature all around determines the picture. The route leads through the idyllic valley of the Goldsteinbach, through the FFH area Rabengrund and past the light white cave. The conclusion is the picturesque Nerotal, before it goes back to...

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful hike away from the nearby Altkoenig nature reserve, which is very popular with hikers. After around 6 km, you can take a relaxed break with food and drink in the Tannenheim tavern. Highlights of the hike: - Kolbenberg - natural paths - Detour to the Keltenweg (optional)

Family-friendly nature trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark, Hesse. Short circular route with a few meters of altitude, but also easy to manage on foot with smaller children. Ideal for bringing children closer to nature. There are some caves, a tunnel and a quarry to explore along the way. At the highest point of the route there is also a stalactite cave on the edge of the path that can be visited (Breitscheider autumn labyrinth). Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly -...

Varied Wisper Trail in the Wispertaunus, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The starting point is the Naurother car park, from where you hike along bubbling streams, through idyllic forests, meadows and open land with beautiful views. A total of three former mining pits, including the Rosit slate mine, which was closed in 1964, are passed along the route. Today nature has recaptured the impressive spoil heaps and you can observe all kinds of plants and animals...

Popular loop in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Start is directly in Wiesbaden, to get first to the Rabengrund, one of the oldest NSG Wiesbaden. It goes into a natural meadow landscape with hedges and bushes, grasses and herbs. The sight and the air let you relax and let go of stress. It is just as beautiful in the Goldsteintal - also a pearl of nature - with its idyllic location. The trails are well maintained and are used by mountain bikers and hikers alike. Approximately 3.5 km of...

Circular hiking trail in the cultural landscape of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Hesse. On this circular hike you hike partly on the Rheinhöhenweg and the Gebückwanderweg. At first it goes uphill, past Waldeck Castle to Sauerthal with a view of the Sauerburg. On the way back you can enjoy wonderful views over the Rhine and to Rhineland-Palatinate. In addition, numerous viewpoints and restaurants invite you to rest and linger. Highlights of the hike: - Clement Chapel - Grenzvogt inn -...

Panoramic hike in the Bergstrasse-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. The name suggests: The varied circular hike in the Odenwald offers wonderful panoramic views over the half-timbered towns of Erbach and Michelstadt. The hike contains only a few inclines. Highlights of the hike: - countless panoramic views - Michelstadt with the Gothic town hall - Former royal seat of Erbach with a neo-baroque castle - near-natural forest paths - Stockheim oak