Best river trails in Rhine Taunus Nature Park

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...

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...

This route follows stage 16 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Kaub and ends in Lorch. Starting in Kaub, famous for the Pfalzgrafenstein toll castle, the trail ascends into the densely forested hills of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Hikers cross the state border from Rhineland-Palatinate into Hesse, entering the historic Freistaat Flaschenhals area. The path features the Wirbellay viewpoint and the Clemenskapelle, navigating a brief cable-secured rocky section that can...

Popular loop in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route starts in Niedernhausen and leads on varied paths up to the two hills Rassel and Kellerkopf, which offer beautiful views of the nearby Tisza Valley nature reserve. On the way back to the starting point in Niedernhausen, the nature reserve is explored. Highlights of the hike: - Rassel - Kellerkopf - NSG Theiss Valley

Popular circular hike in Wiesbaden, Hesse A very varied hike starting at the Kurpark in Wiesbaden. Just a short walk from the starting point, the ruins of Sonnenberg Castle are the first cultural and historical highlight. Gradually the city is abandoned and nature all around determines the picture. The route leads through the idyllic valley of the Goldsteinbach, through the FFH area Rabengrund and past the light white cave. The conclusion is the picturesque Nerotal, before it goes back to...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that is part of the Rheinsteig circular tours. The path leads through very varied landscapes through quiet forests and fields, past orchards and vineyards. This loop also offers far-reaching panoramic views and numerous opportunities to stop off. The starting point can be reached by bus and train (bus stop "Winzerhaus" in Rauenthal is right on the route). In wet weather, the...

This route follows stage 21 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Schlangenbad and ends in Wiesbaden. The final segment leaves the spa town of Schlangenbad, ascending through the Taunus forest past the Grauer Stein climbing rocks and Schloss Sommerberg. It passes the Goethestein monument before descending through orchards and vineyards into Frauenstein, ultimately reaching the Schierstein harbor and following the Rhine banks to Biebrich Palace. Overnight stays are accommodated in hotels and...

This route is stage 19 of the Rheinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Johannisberg and ending in Kiedrich. The path traverses the sun-drenched vineyards of the Riesling paradise, passing Schloss Johannisberg, Schloss Vollrads, and the historic Kloster Gottesthal. Hikers follow scenic paths past the Kühns-Mühle mill to reach the Cistercian Kloster Eberbach before crossing the final ridge into Kiedrich. Overnight stays are available directly at Kloster Eberbach or in local guesthouses...

Popular premium hiking trail in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Wisper Trail "Wisper Geflüster" is a certified premium hiking trail that leads through pretty forest valleys and meanders idyllically through open landscapes. There are also great views of the Wispertaunus. The start is the parking lot on Naurother Straße. There is a place to stop for refreshments in Wisper. Highlights of the hike: - Views over the Wispertaunus - Rest bench at Schollesbaam - Hexenmüllerplatz

Popular loop in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The "Lindenblatt" loop goes around the Weilburger Bach stream. The route in the Wiesbaden city forest can also be reached by public transport (Chauseehaus stop). Highlights of the hike: - Chauseehaus - forest - several streams