Best long trails in Hesse

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This varied loop in the Hochtaunus district, just outside Frankfurt am Main, features three castles. It takes in the three towns of Königstein, Falkenstein and Kronberg. The towns alternate with lots of nature and all kinds of historical sites, so there's never a dull moment. Towards the end of the hike, the tour can be supplemented with a visit to the Opel Zoo. The path is marked throughout with the 3BurgenWeg logo, which shows a black castle...

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike takes you up to the 880 m high summit of the Grosser Feldberg. In addition to the highest mountain in the Taunus, the Brunhildisfelsen, which was first mentioned in a document in 1043 and is a popular vantage point and photo motif, is also along the route. The starting point of the hike is the parking lot or the Sandplacken bus stop. Highlights of the hike: - Grosser Feldberg - Falkenhof on the Grosser Feldberg - Brunhildis...

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...

Relaxed loop hike in the Frankfurt city forest, Hesse. Right at the beginning of the hike through the Frankfurt city forest, a real highlight awaits you with the Goethe Tower. The observation tower, which was rebuilt in recent years after being set on fire, is accessible from April 1st to October 31st from 8 am until dusk. The further course of the route is characterized by pretty ponds and mostly well-developed forest paths. Highlights of the hike: - Goethe Tower - Maunzenweiher - Jacobi...

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse The starting point of this wonderful hike is the Hohemark train station (reachable by bus and train). Accompanied by the babbling of the Urselbach, the path leads through the heathland, birch and coniferous forests of the Altkönig nature reserve to the White Wall. The impressive quartzite field was formed during the last ice age and owes its name to the fact that the boulders glow white when the sun shines on them. Halfway there is a nice rest...

Popular loop trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Hesse This is a varied tour through the Niederwald near Rüdersheim am Rhein. Cultural and historical monuments, great views of the Rhine and beautiful hiking trails through forests and vineyards ensure that this loop really never gets boring. If necessary, the first two steeply rising kilometers of the route can be covered with the Assmannshausen cable car. There are places to stop for refreshments. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights...

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 loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The ruins of Falkenstein Castle, the highlight of this hike, can be seen from afar. But the route has other attractions in store in addition to the hilltop castle built around 1350. In the climatic health resort of Koenigstein im Taunus, it is worth exploring the spa gardens and the "Villa Borgnis" spa house. The Buergelplatte offers fantastic views of the Taunus. Also recommended is a detour to Kronberg Castle, which contains elements...

Popular, panoramic loop in the Rheingau-Taunus district, Hesse. From Rüdesheim am Rhein, this loop leads up to Ehrenfels Castle. From here, there is an incredible view of the town of Bingen, with the Bingen Mouse Tower and Klopp Castle, as well as the surrounding Upper Middle Rhine Valley region, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the hike, it is great to end the day in the beautiful little town. Highlights of the hike: - Binger Loch view - Nearby view - Hermitage - Niederwald...