Best forest trails in Oberursel

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 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,...

Family-friendly nature trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. 15 stations, including some child-friendly, provide information about the life and culture of the Celts in the Taunus. Not only as a nature trail, but also as a regular hiking trail, the Celtic loop trail inspires all large and small visitors. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Celtic grave - Celtic city walls - 15 adventure stations

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. At almost 800 m, the Altkoenig is the third highest mountain in the Taunus. At the summit is a historic ring wall and some great viewpoints. Another natural attraction along the route is the White Wall, a massive quartzite boulder pile on the Altkoenig's northeast spur. Highlights of the hike: - Hohe Mark - White Wall (634 m above sea level) - Altkoenig (798 m above sea level) - Altkoenig nature reserve - Views over the Taunus

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A beautiful hike away from the nearby Altkoenig nature reserve, which is very popular with hikers. After around 6 km, you can take a relaxed break with food and drink in the Tannenheim tavern. Highlights of the hike: - Kolbenberg - natural paths - Detour to the Keltenweg (optional)

This hike leads through the heart of the Hochtaunus around the Großer Feldberg, the highest peak in the Taunus and the entire Rhenish Slate Mountains. From the summit plateau, the trail leads visitors down into the legendary Teufelsquartier, a rugged rocky area on the slopes of the mountain. Here, the trail leads through rustic spruce and beech forests where, with a bit of luck, deer or the rare black woodpecker can be spotted. The striking quartzite rocks such as the "Beilstein", which...

Popular hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This great hike goes through the Altkönig nature reserve, among other places. After exactly half of the route, the route goes to a popular excursion restaurant Fuchstanz. On the way back, the hike practically goes by itself - a few straight sections, lots of downhill stretches and good refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Altkönig nature reserve - White Wall (glacial quartzite field) - Stop off at the Waldgasthaus Fuchstanz

Panoramic loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike combines idyllic nature with great views and historical attractions. One of the most famous excursion restaurants in the Taunus is also located directly along the route. It goes up the Feldberg with Falkenhof, inn and playground and through shady forests near the Limes. The start is at the Pfahlgraben parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Summit of the Großer Feldberg - Distant views of the Usinger Land - Stop off at the...

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike from Hohemark train station takes about 4 hours. You walk to two of the most popular attractions near Oberursel: The Altkoenig, the third highest mountain in the Taunus, and the White Wall, an imposing quartzite field from the last Ice Age. At the starting point there is an opportunity to eat in restaurants. Highlights of the hike: - View from the Altkoenig - White wall - historical ring wall of the Altkoenig - View of the...