Best trails near Weilsberg

Panoramic loop in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Climbing is possible on the Zacken (576 metres above sea level) and on the Beilstein slate formation. Simply to hike, it is great to stop at the Weilsberg (701 metres above sea level), the fourth largest mountain in the Taunus, and enjoy the fantastic view. The medium-difficulty tour around the Weilsberg often follows narrow, somewhat steeper paths. Good hiking boots and a sure footing are essential. Highlights of the hike: - Großer Zacken -...

From the Weilsberg car park, you first go to the Kleiner Feldberg. From there, continue along the Grünen Weg, Dornsweg and Waldglasweg to the Großer Zacken viewpoint. The Zacken is a rock formation that is a particularly popular training location for mountaineers. There are 13 climbing routes that correspond to difficulty levels of 3-6 according to the German Alpine Association. Finally, it goes to the fourth highest peak of the Taunus, the Weilsberg.

Circular route over historic streets and a visit to medieval glass furnaces Technically undemanding route with inclines. The section at the Red Cross (in front of Hünerweg) is very steep - push it! The Hünerweg, the Rennstraße and the old Poststraße in front of the threshing floor are historic streets. On the way back, shortly before glassworks, the very short detour to the remains of late medieval glass furnaces is worthwhile.

The trail connects the village of Schmitten with the Großer Feldberg. The route runs through a mixed forest dominated by beech and spruce trees. Native wildlife such as deer inhabit the surrounding forests. The Weilquelle, the source of the Weil River, is located at the upper section of the trail. The summit area consists of open terrain.

Demanding mountain bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. Beautiful, 60 km long MTB loop from Hohemark (Oberursel) via the Saalburg castle, the Hessenpark and in the direction of the Pferdekopf (Treisberg). You continue to Fuchstanz via Finsternthal, Kittelhuette and Oberreifenberg Castle. Highlights of the tour: - Oberreifenberg Castle - Fuchstanz excursion restaurant - Altkoenig nature reserve - Finsternthal

Panoramic hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. At 881 m above sea level the Grosse Feldberg is the highest mountain in the Taunus. It is this summit, which is well connected to local public transport, that you climb at the end of the hike. In addition to the great panoramic views from the Großer Feldberg, it is above all the beautiful forest paths that inspire. Highlights of the hike: - Kleiner Feldberg fort - Summit of the Grosser Feldberg - Detour to Vogelburg Weilrod (optional) -...