Best kid-friendly 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...

Family-friendly loop trail in the Rheingau, Hesse. A varied loop for the whole family, on which you can take a relaxed walk or - for all those who are sport enthusiasts - run. The route goes through fields and through the beautiful Igstaedter Forest. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - near-natural forest trails - nice restaurants

This walk leads to the summit of the castle hill in Falkenstein, a district of Königstein im Taunus. The path starts at Reichenbachweg near the Catholic church and winds up to the Falkenstein castle ruins, built in the 14th century as "Neu-Falkenstein" next to the older Nürings tower castle. Pine trees and gnarled oaks grow on the rocky slopes of the Burghain, and with a bit of luck, visitors might spot roe deer or the rare black woodpecker in the dense forests of the Taunus Nature Park. From...

Relaxed loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike starts at the car park right next to Saalburg Fort. It goes up the Herzberg with its viewing tower. The way back leads along the Limes adventure trail, where all kinds of things about the imposing Roman border fortifications can be learned, which are particularly well preserved here in the Taunus. After the hike, it is of course worth visiting the fort. Guided tours can be booked here and there are refreshment stops on the...

Family-friendly loop in the Taunus, Hesse. A beautiful trail through woods and open country with apple trees. The path also leads through old beech forests and blooming meadow orchards and offers great views over the fields to the Frankfurt skyline. Highlights of the hike: - child friendly - Stadtwald Hofheim

This varied route combines animal experiences with medieval history on the southern slopes of the Taunus. The trail starts at the famous Opel Zoo near Kronberg and leads up to the majestic Kronberg Castle. The route runs along a mixture of well-maintained forest paths, paved footpaths and charming old town alleyways. A key highlight is the contrast between the exotic animals in the zoo (which can often be seen from the hiking trail) and the imposing architecture of the ancestral castle of the...

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse, Germany The "Gotisches Haus" ("Gothic House") in the Dornholzhausen district of Bad Homburg is a former hunting lodge that now houses the town's cultural history museum. From the Gothic House, the hike leads to the freely accessible deer enclosure and the trout farm. It is a relaxing route in restful nature. The estate offers refreshments. Start at the car park of the museum café. Highlights: - City History Museum - Gothic house - Trout farm -...

Popular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The start of the hike is directly in Lorsbach at a parking lot. The Lorsbach train station is also nearby, so you can easily travel there by public transport. Beautiful paths lead quickly into the relaxing forest, which provides shade and coolness, especially in the warm summer months. After a few kilometers one can enjoy the view over the Lorsbach valley and the interesting view over the Fischbach valley here in the green nature park....

Panoramic loop along the Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany This route leads along forest and meadow paths up to the famous Loreley plateau in the vicinity of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO cultural heritage site. Here the magnificent view of the Rhine landscape can be enjoyed as a panorama. It cannot be overlooked that the place is located in a great and well-known wine region. The rock formation of the Lorely is an overwhelming sight even for the spoiled eye. There are many...

Child-friendly loop in the Tauern Nature Park, Hesse, Germany This beautiful route is suitable for the whole family and is only a few kilometers east of Wiesbaden. It goes along forest paths and across open fields, typical of the nature park. A small stream with several ponds, which accompany you back to the hiking car park, provide a lot of variety. Sturdy shoes are recommended as some of the trails can be muddy after rainfall. Highlights of the hike: - Thierbach with ponds - quiet...