Best partially-paved trails in Idstein
3.5(28 reviews)
Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Idstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 3.8 (5)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route begins in the heart of Idstein. It runs in a southeasterly direction and finally leaves the city and leads into the forest. On the way, the trail passes some ponds. It makes a loop through the forest and passes the Heidekopf, which is 430 meters high. The trail meanders through the forest, eventually leaving where it started.
- 4.1 (6)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful tour through the Taunus begins in Idstein, where, in addition to the Renaissance-style residential palace, there are also numerous places to stop for refreshments. The first half of the hike runs along the edges of the forest and through a small piece of forest. On the way back you follow the course of the Woersbach back to Idstein. Highlights of the hike: - Idstein Castle - Wolfsbach fish pond - Idstein - Trail along...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·38.3 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hrThe Aar-Höhenweg is a scenic 62 km (38.5 miles) long-distance trail in Germany that runs from the source of the Aar River in Taunusstein-Orlen to its confluence with the Lahn River in Diez, typically completed in three to four stages. Winding above the river valley through the lush forests and rolling fields of the Nature Park Rhein-Taunus, the route offers sweeping views, historical highlights such as the ancient Roman Limes, and iconic landmarks like Hohenstein Castle. Hikers standardly...
- 4.5 (3)·Hard·11.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Aar-Höhenweg, a long-distance trail through the Taunus region, running from Orlen to Bad Schwalbach. The trail passes the Aar source valley, small forest lakes, and villages like Wehen and Bleidenstadt. Overnight stays occur in local guesthouses or hotels in town. Natural water should be treated before drinking. Start and end points are accessible by public transit via https://www.rmv.de. The Aar-Höhenweg spans 62 km (39 mi) from Orlen to Diez, typically...
- 2.1 (6)·Hard·10.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hike in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The start of this hike, around 90% of which leads through the forest, is the train station in Idstein. There are several nature reserves close to the route, including the idyllic Theiss valley in Niederhausen. Highlights of the hike: - varied forest paths - Wiesbaden old town - Dambachtal park
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Idstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Idstein is Aar-Höhenweg. This trail is estimated to be 38.3 mi long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Idstein?
Idstein: With an ascent of 4,986 ft, Aar-Höhenweg has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Idsteiner Acht West with 2,654 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Idstein?
The most popular and difficult partially-paved trail in Idstein is Idstein nach Eppstein with a 4.6-star rating from 3 reviews.