Best historic site trails in Taunus Nature Park

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 in Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The large loop around the Großer Feldberg starts at the hiking car park or the Windeck bus stop. The route leads through the idyllic forests of the historically significant Teufelsquartier im Taunus. I always watch the 800-meter-high Großer Feldberg, which is unwooded in the summit area. In addition to a lookout tower, there is also a falconry here. The well-known fox dance is also on the way, which invites you to stop for a bit. Highlights of the...

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 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...

This route is stage 15 of the Rheinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Sankt Goarshausen and ending in Kaub. The demanding king stage of the trail follows rocky paths through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, passing Katz Castle and the town of Dörscheid. Hikers climb the famous Loreley plateau before navigating steep, undulating terrain that offers panoramic river views. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Kaub, as wild camping...

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...

Panoramic circular route in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful circular route starts at the car park in Falkenstein. It follows narrow and sometimes steep paths towards Döngesberg and continues over the ring wall up to the Altkönig. The descent to Fuchstanz follows a steep but not too long path. The popular forest inn is open in summer and winter (Thursday and Friday 10 am to 5 pm in fine weather, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, see tips). If out and about in summer, tasty...

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,...

Beautiful hike along the Rhine to the Loreley Plateau near Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate The tour runs from St. Goarshausen via the Rheinsteig toward Katz Castle. From there, it continues via the district of Heide to the Loreley plateau. The way back runs via the stairway and on the sidewalk on the banks of the Rhine back to St. Goarshausen. The Loreley Plateau offers magnificent views of the surrounding Rhine Valley. Highlights: - View from the Loreley plateau - Katz Castle -...

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...