Best river trails in Hesse

Popular loop near Kassel, Hesse This varied tour takes hikers through the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is rich in water and cultural and historical sights such as Hercules and Wilhelmshöhe Castle. A special attraction in the summer months are the famous "Kassel water games", which look back on a tradition that goes back several centuries. Although there is a little uphill and downhill, this loop is also suitable for slightly older children....

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...

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...

Family-friendly walk in Wiesbaden, Hesse. This very relaxed route leads through the Kurpark Wiesbaden along a small river, up to the Sonnenberg and back. It is ideal for a trip with the family and this also at any time of the year. You can take the bus to the starting point (Lederberg bus stop). There are several playgrounds for children along the way. Highlights: - child friendly - Wiesbaden spa park - Sonnenberg - several playgrounds

Popular city walk in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. The heart of Frankfurt can be explored on this tour: Roßberg, Römerberg and Paulsplatz with numerous cafés, restaurants, churches and museums. The Main Promenade is reached via the Eiserne Bridge. The old town with its unique charm offers residents and guests from all over the world space to discover, stroll and linger. In the archaeological garden, the whole family can discover traces of the Romans and the Carolingian imperial palace or follow...

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 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...

Family-friendly walk on the Main, Hesse. The suggested starting point for this walk is near the Offenbach Leather Museum. You cross the Main at Eiserner Steg and then have the option of stopping by one of the restaurants in Frankfurt or taking public transport back to Offenbach. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Offenbach am Main - beautiful views - Frankfurt am Main

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...

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