Best trails near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein
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Want to check out Bergfried Burg Falkenstein from the trail? Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (239)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (44)·Moderate·7.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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...
- 4.8 (30)·Moderate·1.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·13 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrA varied bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route starts at Volkspark Niddatal and is easy to master with mountain bikes or touring bikes. Via Steinbach and the Huenerberg you ride to Koenigstein im Taunus. Highlights of the tour: - Koenigstein im Taunus - Koenigstein Castle - Burghain Falkenstein nature reserve with castle ruins
- 4.1 (4)·Hard·15.6 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrVaried loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This loop trail leads to many of the most popular hiking destinations in the Taunus. From the train station in Koenigstein im Taunus, you first hike quite continuously uphill to the Altkoenig. The third highest mountain in the Taunus is not only known for its beautiful views, but also for its Celtic ring wall. You continue to the second highest mountain in the Taunus, the 825 m above sea level high Kleiner Feldberg. On the way back, you...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein is 3-Castle Path Taunus, which has a 4.5 star rating from 239 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,279 ft.
What is the longest trail near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein is MTB Tour Hohemark - Eppstein. This trail is estimated to be 30.4 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein?
Bergfried Burg Falkenstein: With an ascent of 4,986 ft, MTB Tour Hohemark - Eppstein has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altkoenig - Kleiner Feldberg - Fuchsstein with 2,834 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Bergfried Burg Falkenstein is Altkoenig - Kleiner Feldberg - Fuchsstein with a 4.1-star rating from 4 reviews.
