Best hard trails in Hesse

This route follows stage 17 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Lorch and ends in Rüdesheim am Rhein. The trail traverses the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, climbing through expansive vineyards from the Wisper Bridge. It passes the historic church in Lorch, follows a panoramic path to the Paul-Claus-Hütte, and features expansive castle views from the Ecksteinkopf. Hikers pass through the red wine village of Assmannshausen before reaching the Niederwald hunting lodge, a...

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Romans were already traveling in the Taunus - and their traces are still clearly 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,...

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...

Varied loop in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse This route is a certified premium hiking trail and leads along a varied route around the Hoher Meißner. It is marked with the yellow "P1" symbol. Tranquil forests, green meadows, impressive rock formations and enchanting views - this loop is a real treat. The route also passes historic tunnels from the mining era and the "Stinksteine" ("stinking stones"), which owe their name to the typical smell of brown coal. Mining was carried out...

This route follows the second stage of the Rothaarsteig and connects the World Cup town of Willingen with the well-known winter sports center of Winterberg along a scenically stunning stretch. The hike takes you over the Langenberg (843 m), the highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia, and through the Neuer Hagen Nature Reserve, the state’s largest high moor. Highlights include the sweeping panoramic view from the treeless summit of the Clemensberg, a visit to the source of the Ruhr River,...

This route is stage 3 of the Neckarsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Neckarsteinach and ending in Hirschhorn. The trail runs through beautiful mixed forests, passing the historic Mittelburg and the ruins of Hinterburg Castle before ascending a steep path toward the Goetheblick viewpoint. Along the way, hikers encounter cultural landmarks like the Rote Bild and the Freischärlergrab before finishing at the well-preserved Hirschhorn Castle. Overnight stays are accommodated in local...

Popular loop in the Bergstraße-Odenwald Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This hike to Auerbach Castle is an insider tip in the region. With a fantastic view of the surrounding area, the route leads from Zwingenberg to the Melibokus, the highest mountain on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse. Most of the route leads through the forest. Highlights of the hike: - Auerbach Castle - Zwingenberg Old Castle - Zwingenberg old town - Melikbokus - Great views

This spectacular route leads through the front Odenwald and connects two of the most famous landmarks in the Bergstraße region. The trail opens up the famous Felsenmeer near Lautertal-Reichenbach and leads up to the Melibokus (517 m), the highest mountain on the Hessian Bergstraße. The route is a challenging mix of steep forest trails, historic paved paths, and the granite boulders of the Felsenmeer. A central highlight is the ascent through the huge rock formations, past Roman structures...

Certified premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhoen Nature Park, Hesse. All sorts of peaks with great views and idyllic waters line the trail on this Rhoen extra tour. It goes high up to the summit of the Wasserkuppe and the Pferdskopf and past the Guckaisee (swimming is possible here) and the source of the Fulda. Highlights of the hike: - Views from the Pferdskopf - Source of the Fulda - Guckaisee - Nature reserve Schafstein bei Westsachsen

Close-to-nature premium hiking trail in the Hessian Rhön Nature Park, Hesse. This extra tour, characterized by a lot of peace and seclusion, has its starting point at the Moordorf parking lot. From there, the tour leads once through the Rotes Moor nature reserve, which is part of the Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on well-signposted boardwalks and paths. The tour is marked with a red "R" on a white background. The entire tour around the largest raised bog in Hesse shines with solitude and...