Best river trails in Idstein
3.5(34 reviews)
Explore the most popular river 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.
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- 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...
- 4.3 (3)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This is the western part of the chaffinch trail. The track largely follows the signposted hiking trail. A number of information boards on the hiking trail point out historical events and occurrences. The route is not suitable for cycling. Highlights of the hike: - several information boards - Evangelical Church in Oberrod
- 2.9 (5)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrIdyllic round through the Fürstenwald of Idstein, Hesse The Fürstenwald is a wonderful recreation destination between Idstein and Bermbach. From the hiking car park "Zinsgraben" you first walk along the edge of the forest along the Knallbach with wonderful views over the open field. It continues through the forest on beautiful forest paths to the forest animal cemetery Himmelspforte. More than half of the way is done here. Quietly and slightly hilly through the forest. Highlights: - idyllic...
- 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
- 2.0 (2)·Hard·15 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrA varied MTB tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A versatile, but with one exception (on the Hohler Stein the route is very steep and type S2, need to push the bike for approx. 300m), easy to ride mountain bike loop. The way back begins again with a beautiful trail, before a lot of forest (partly educational trail) and a short descent await. At the nature reserve Heftricher Moor there is a very short stretch along the country road towards Hasenmuehle. The route has some rather short but...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Idstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Idstein is Aar-Höhenweg. This trail is estimated to be 38.3 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Idstein?
Idstein: With an ascent of 10,544 ft, RT11-Idstein-Weilburg Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Aar-Höhenweg with 4,986 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Idstein?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Idstein is Idstein nach Eppstein with a 4.6-star rating from 3 reviews.