Best short trails in Königstein im Taunus
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Explore the most popular short trails near Königstein im Taunus 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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- 4.8 (30)·Moderate·1.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis walk leads to the summit of the castle hill in Falkenstein, a district of Königstein im Taunus. The path starts at Reichenbachweg near the Catholic church and winds up to the Falkenstein castle ruins, built in the 14th century as "Neu-Falkenstein" next to the older Nürings tower castle. Pine trees and gnarled oaks grow on the rocky slopes of the Burghain, and with a bit of luck, visitors might spot roe deer or the rare black woodpecker in the dense forests of the Taunus Nature Park. From...