Best trails near Altkönig

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,...

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Plenty of variety awaits on this hike. Starting from Kronberg, the route leads to the Bürgel plateau and then on to the summit of the Altkönig with the Celtic ring wall, which dates back to around 400 years before our era and could have been used as a refuge and seat of the Celts who lived here at the time. It is possible to stop off at the well-known "Fuchstanz" - one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Hohe Taunus. There is a...

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. At almost 800 m, the Altkoenig is the third highest mountain in the Taunus. At the summit is a historic ring wall and some great viewpoints. Another natural attraction along the route is the White Wall, a massive quartzite boulder pile on the Altkoenig's northeast spur. Highlights of the hike: - Hohe Mark - White Wall (634 m above sea level) - Altkoenig (798 m above sea level) - Altkoenig nature reserve - Views over the Taunus

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. A hike here in the Taunus around the Große Kurve car park is great because there are many ways to lengthen or shorten the tour. Here it goes up through the forest to the Altkönig ring wall, a Celtic wall system that dates back to around 400 BC. is dated. On the way there are beautiful vantage points with imposing rock formations and places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - nature reserve Altkönig - Celtic ring wall Altkönig -...

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This route explores several peaks around the Altkoenig nature reserve. In addition to the many peaks, the route also passes the Gilboa Temple and Victoria Temple, all of which are beautiful view points. Highlights of the hike: - Altkoenig nature reserve - Huenerbergswiesen nature reserve - White wall - Buergelplatte

Panoramic hike to the Altkönig and the White Wall in the Taunus, Hesse. Two beautiful mountains are hiked on this circular route - the Altkönig and the White Wall. From the Schardtwald hiking car park, it goes directly uphill on easily accessible forest paths to the 798 m high Altkönig. With a number of impressive views, we continue to the White Wall. It goes back via Oberursel. The entire circuit runs through near-natural forest. Highlights: - beautiful forest area - Old King - White...

Popular loop trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike from Hohemark train station takes about 4 hours. You walk to two of the most popular attractions near Oberursel: The Altkoenig, the third highest mountain in the Taunus, and the White Wall, an imposing quartzite field from the last Ice Age. At the starting point there is an opportunity to eat in restaurants. Highlights of the hike: - View from the Altkoenig - White wall - historical ring wall of the Altkoenig - View of the...

Popular loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The Große Kurve hiking parking lot is the starting point for this loop, whose highlights include the Altkönig nature reserve and the imposing "White Wall" quartzite field. The paths are varied, sometimes leading along wide forest paths and sometimes along narrow hiking trails. There are always great views, especially on the Altkönig. There are also refreshment stops at Fuchstanz. Highlights of the hike: - Weisse Wand - Altkönig summit - View...

Hike to the Grosser Feldberg with stunning views. This hiking route starts at the Hohemark in Oberursel and leads to the summits of the Altkönig and the Großer Feldberg. The trail runs through wooded areas, with some steep climbs. On the ascent to the Altkönig, the remains of two Celtic ramparts can be seen. From the summit of the Großer Feldberg, the highest point in the Taunus, as well as from various other points along the trail, there are views of the surrounding Taunus landscape and the...