Sport & Outdoor

An Overview of the Best Options

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Aviation 8 1 Sport Aviation Club, Weilrod-Riedelbach 10 2 Glider Airfi eld Anspach/Wehrheim, Wehrheim-Obernhain 11 3 Hot Air Balloon Team, Eppstein 13

4-10 Golf 14

Minigolf 18

Climbing 20 11 Sportpark, Kelkheim (Taunus) 22 12 High Ropes Course Taunus, Friedrichsdorf-Seulberg 23 13 Taunatours, Schmitten-Oberreifenberg 23 14 The Cliffs of Eschbach, Usingen 24 15 High Ropes Course, Idstein 25

Cycling 26 16 Ems- and Wörsbachtal Circular Cycling Tour 28 17 The Weiltal Path 30 18 Limes Cycling Path 32 19 Usatal Cycling Path 32 20 Cycling Tour Wehrheim–Köppern 33 21 Regional Park Circuit Route 34 22 Bike Route, Hohemark–Fuchstanz–Königstein 36

Swimming 38

Tennis, Squash, Badminton 48

Walking 52 23 Nordic Walking Park, Bad Camberg 54 24 Nordic Walking Park Merzhausen, Usingen-Merzhausen 56 25 Nordic Walking Park, Oberursel (Taunus) 58

Hiking 60 26 Easy Hike along the Staufen Trail, Eppstein 62 27 Wicker Wine Trail, Flörsheim am Main 64 28 Panorama Route, Waldsolms 66 29 Bonifatius Route 68 30 Limes Experience Trail Hochtaunus 70 31 Hike to the Zacken, Glashütten-Oberems 71

i Taunus Information Centre 72

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Tennis, Squash, Badminton

Minigolf

Golf Club Taunus Weilrod 6

Sport Aviation Club Riedelbach Ems- and Wörsbachtal Circular Cycling Tour 16 1 Bad Camberg

Nordic Walking Park Bad Camberg 23

10 Golf Park Idstein

Hike to the Zacken 31

Limes Experience Trail Hochtaunus 30

High Ropes Course Idstein 15 Limes Cycling Path 18

Hot Air Balloon Team 3

Hike along the Staufen Trail 26

Wicker Wine Trail 27

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4 Attighof Golf & Country Club

Golf Club Bad Nauheim 9 14 The Cliffs of Eschbach

19 Usatal Cycling Path

Merzhausen 20 Cycling Tour Wehrheim–Köppern

24 Nordic Walking Park Merzhausen 2 Glider Airfi eld

13 Taunatours Schmitten 7 Homburger Golf Club “Old Course” Homburger Golf Club “New Course” 8

17 The Weiltal Path 12 High Ropes Course Taunus i Taunus Information Centre

Bike Route 22

25 Nordic Walking Park, Oberursel

11 Sportpark Kelkheim

5 Golf AG Hof Hausen vor der Sonne

21 Regional Park Circuit Route

29 Bonifatius Route

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or those who love outdoor sporting activities, the Taunus has plenty to offer. You can put on your sneakers and run over long distances to improve your condition – or take a leisure- Fly hike or walk. Surpass your own limits by mastering steep uphill climbs on your bicycle – or cycle along a more relaxing route. Im- prove your handicap on the championship golf course – or practise your swing on the driving range and enjoy a glass of champagne at the clubhouse. Experience aerobatics up close as a passenger in a glider – or take a comfortable ride in a hot air balloon. Get up at 6 o’clock in the morning to train for the Iron Man in the Hattstein- weiher bathing lake – or strengthen your back muscles by swimming long laps of backstroke at an outdoor pool. This brochure is full of tips for sporting activities in the open air and provides information about selected highlights in the Taunus.

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Exercise fi rst, champagne later.

The Taunus. The height.

When the Romans retreated from the Taunus region, its original Celtic name disappeared. The word Taunus was only rediscovered several centuries later. In the meantime, people simply called the highlands “die Höhe” (the height). In those days, this referred to the three peaks that were visible from a long distance and the mountain ridge that rises from the Main, the Rhein, the Lahn and the Wetterau – quite steep in some parts, and gentle hill landscapes in others. The expression continued to be used in some of the town names. And today, the entire region bears both historical titles: Taunus. Die Höhe. Because it is full of highlights – and offers a lot of variety at a very high standard: nature, culture, relax- ation, adventure, sports and enjoyment. Welcome to the Taunus.

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Aviation

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Sport Aviation Club Weilrod-Riedelbach

he glider airfield of the Sportfliegerclub Riedelbach Sport Aviation Club is situated 8 kilometres to the north of the Großer (large) Feldberg mountain at 514 metres above sea Tlevel and has a 1,000 metre long runway. Thanks to the early thermal rise of air in the morning, the location of the airfield facilitates longer distance flights. In addition, flights with a motor glider are also possible. Further options are ridge and wave soaring as well as aerobatic flights. All of this is also available in the wintertime. The club offers guest flights at fair prices. For example, a winch launch with a flight time of up to 10 minutes costs 20 Euros. Please call the Sport Aviation Club directly for more information and to make an appointment for your guest flight.

Directions If you are traveling by car, take the B 275. Opposite the Mauloff exit, continue straight ahead for approximately 1 kilometre across a paved country road towards the airfield. The public transportation service RMV offers various busses that stop at the bus stop Riedelbach, Schule.

Opening Hours: The airfield can be reached from 10:00 a.m. by phone on weekends and on public holidays, occasionally also on Wednesdays.

Sportfliegerclub Riedelbach Riedelbacher Heide 1 61276 Weilrod-Riedelbach (0 60 83) 10 90 www.sfc-riedelbach.de

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Glider Airfield Anspach/Wehrheim Wehrheim-Obernhain

he airfield between Neu-Anspach and Wehrheim is located in a very scenic part of the Hochtaunus region – between the Saalburg and the Hessenpark, near Obernhain (district Tof Wehrheim). This is the home of the Landesleistungszentrum für Segelflieger (Regional Intensive Training Centre for Glider Pilots) and the Luftsportclub Bad Homburg (Flying Club Bad Homburg), which is one of the most successful glider clubs in Germany.

Directions The Westerfelder Straße in Wehrheim’s district Obernhain continues straight on (signposted Anlieger frei, which means residents only) directly to the airfield. You will find parking facilities behind the hangar. Alternatively, take one of the RMV busses to the bus stop Neu Anspach-Anspach, Hessenpark and continue on foot for 5 minutes from there. To avoid disturbing the air traffic, please continue on the dirt road passing the airfield on the left until you reach the entrance in the forest. You will find enough parking spaces there.

Opening Hours The airfield is in operation on most weekends and on public holidays. Peak flying time, however, is from April until October.

Segelflugplatz Anspach/Wehrheim 61273 Wehrheim-Obernhain 2 Telephone in the tower (0 60 81) 5 66 33 www.lsc-badhomburg.de

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Hot Air Balloon Team Eppstein

verything that is involved in taking a ride in a hot air balloon is offered here: getting to the starting point, preparing for the flight, 60-90 minute balloon flight, landing, packing up, picnic, campfire, Ebarbeque, balloon ride baptism, raising the guest into the aristocracy of ballooning, certificate and return transportation to the meeting point. And all of this is set against the scenic backdrop of the beautiful Taunus. The Ballonteam Eppstein (Hot Air Balloon Team) is happy to provide you with an unforgettable experience that lasts 5-6 hours in small groups with a family-like atmosphere. The various meeting points depend on the direction of the wind. Advance booking by telephone is required.

The prices are calculated at cost price and are graduated according to the number of participants. 1 person: 180 Euros, 2 persons: 170 Euros each 3 persons: 160 Euros each, children up to 10 years of age: 100 Euros

Directions By car: in Niederjosbach, please turn into the street Zum Zimmer- platz from the main road through town, then take a right into the Eppsteiner Straße after 30 metres. You will reach your destination after approximately 100 metres at the corner to the Schulstraße 2 a. There is public parking directly at the house, on the right-hand-side five metres from the Schulstraße. By train: Take the S2 and get off the train at the stop Niederjosbach. Walk down the Bahnstraße into Niederjosbach and cross the main road through town after about 300 metres. Now go into the street Zum Zimmerplatz and turn right into the Eppsteiner Straße after 30 metres. You will reach your destination after approximately 100 metres at the corner of Schulstraße 2 a.

Ballonteam Eppstein 3 Schulstraße 2 a 65817 Eppstein (06198) 50 01 78 www.ballonteam-eppstein.de

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Golf & Minigolf

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Golf

o matter where you are in the world: if you fi nd a clus- ter of golf courses in one Nplace, it’s usually a sign that the countryside is exceptionally picturesque. Be- cause the landscape is as much a part of golf as wood and iron. So it’s no wonder that there are many golf courses to be found in the Taunus. All set in beautiful surroundings, often with a view to the Frankfurt Skyline. Almost every one of them offers an 18-hole championship course, a driving range, a putting green and a pitching green with a practice bunker. Clubhouses with restaurants and summer terraces are as much a matter of course here as experienced teachers – some of whom are even pro golfers.

All of the clubs mentioned are more than happy to welcome guests as green fee players. However, various playing conditions apply – depending on the weekday, time, place and club rules. The normal handicap requirements are usually expected, and sometimes proof of membership in a golf club is mandatory. We recommend calling the club of your choice before visiting to clarify the details. Attighof Golf & Country Club 4 Cleebergerstraße 365 35647 Waldsolms (0 60 85) 9 81 20 • 18-hole course • 9-hole course www.attighof.de

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Golf AG Hof Hausen vor der Sonne 5 Reifenberger Straße 65719 Hofheim am Taunus (0 61 92) 20 99 03 • 18-hole course • 6-hole short course www.hofhausengolf.de Golfclub Taunus Weilrod e. V. 6 Merzhäuser Straße 29 61276 Weilrod-Altweilnau (0 60 83) 9 50 50 • 18-hole course www.gc-weilrod.de Homburger Golf Club 1899 e. V. “Old Course” 7 Kaiser-Friedrich-Promenade 84 61348 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (0 61 72) 2 45 61 • Historical 6-hole short course in the Kurpark Bad Homburg www.homburger-gc.de

Homburger Golf Club 1899 e. V. “New Course – Röderwiesen” 8 Saalburgchaussee 2 a 61350 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (0 61 72) 30 68 08 • 18-hole course www.homburger-gc.de Golfclub Bad Nauheim e. V. 9 Nördlicher Park 21 61231 Bad Nauheim (0 60 32) 21 53 • 18-hole course • 9-hole course www.gcbadnauheim.de Golfpark Idstein e. V. 10 Am Nassen Berg 65510 Idstein-Wörsdorf (0 61 26) 9 32 20 • Two 18-hole course www.golfpark-idstein.de

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Minigolf

mall golf, great fun. For those who would like to get a hole-in- one without a lot of practice. Minigolfers have a lot to laugh about: it is easier than golf and this group of people loves Slaughing anyway. The game is always a pleasure on the beautiful miniature golf courses in the Taunus.

Bad Camberg Kneipp-Kurpark Parkstraße 65520 Bad Camberg (0 64 34) 63 84

Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe Usinger Weg 90 61350 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (0 61 72) 30 30 50

Hirschgarten Elisabethenschneise 61350 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (0 61 72) 3 33 75

Miniature Golf Course, Bad Nauheim

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Bad Nauheim Kurpark 61231 Bad Nauheim (0 60 32) 9 29 92-0

Bad Soden am Taunus Kronberger Straße 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus (0 61 96) 2 18 72

Friedrichsdorf Landwehrstraße 5 61381 Friedrichsdorf-Seulberg (0 61 72) 99 70 89 or (0 61 72) 73 12 63

Kronberg im Taunus Stadtpark 61476 Kronberg im Taunus P. u. G. Schrodt (01 52) 07 14 66 75

Weilrod 61276 Weilrod-Neuweilnau (0 60 83) 7 02

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Climbing

High Ropes Course Taunus, Friedrichsdorf-Seulberg

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Sportpark Kelkheim (Taunus)

he Sportpark Kelkheim offers a variety of indoor and outdoor sporting activities. Its highlights: the indoor climbing hall, one of the largest in the Rhein-Main area. The forest rope garden, Twhich offers young and old alike a diverse leisure activity surrounded by nature in the immediate vicinity of the public outdoor swimming pool in Kelkheim. And especially the high rope garden, which is an ob- stacle course and adventure playground 14 metres above the ground built on tree trunks. There are various stations to test your courage and overcome your fears.

Directions The train runs directly from the Frankfurt Main Station to Kelkheim. Please get off at the stop Kelkheim-Mitte. From there, you can comfortably walk to the Sportpark in eight minutes (in the direction of the Kelkheimer Kloster, the historic monastery of Kelkheim).

Sportpark Kelkheim Mainblick 51 a 11 65779 Kelkheim (Taunus) (0 61 95) 51 51 www.sportpark-kelkheim.de

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See illustration High Ropes Course Taunus on page 20/21 Friedrichsdorf-Seulberg

ne of the biggest challenges in the Taunus: the highest forest rope course in Germany with the two longest rope slides in Hessen. For young and old, children and adults alike. For fami- Olies, companies and clubs. For beginners as well as experienced climbers.

Directions Take the L 3204 and turn right towards Friedrichsdorf before entering Seulberg. After the underpass, turn right and follow the signs to the Sportzentrum Seulberg sports centre.

Kletterwald Taunus Landwehrstraße 7 12 61381 Friedrichsdorf-Seulberg (0 61 98) 5 19 01 99 www.kletterwald-taunus.de

Taunatours Schmitten-Oberreifenberg

o you feel like some action and excitement? Then Taunatours with its high rope courses and climbing walls is just right for you. Both indoors and outdoors, emotional and intense expe- Driences are guaranteed. Suitable for adults and children, experienced climbers and beginners alike. And, of course, you are always perfectly secured by experienced trainers.

Taunatours TT Veranstaltungs GmbH 13 Königsteiner Straße 13 61389 Schmitten-Oberreifenberg (0 60 82) 9 24 10 www.tauna-tours.de

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The Cliffs of Eschbach

Eschbacher Klippen (The Cliﬀ s of Eschbach) Usingen

he Cliffs of Eschbach are the visible part of an approximately 6-kilometre long quartz deposit to the north of Eschbach. The bizarre, steep cliffs rise up to 12 metres and are ideal for be- Tginner climbers or for bouldering – the difﬁ culty levels lie between 3 and 5. There is no organised programme; climbing skills and your own equipment are required.

Directions From the train station Usingen Bahnhof, a bus takes you all the way to the stop Eschbacher Klippen, Usingen-Eschbach. Or drive by car to the Wanderparkplatz for parking.

Eschbacher Klippen between Usingen-Eschbach and Usingen-Michelbach 14 61250 Usingen

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Hochseilgarten (High Ropes Course) Idstein

he high ropes course in Idstein offers you extreme challenges surrounded by nature. Strength and skill become irrelevant when you literally lose the ground beneath your feet. Experi- Tenced trainers will instruct and accompany you. Only for groups following prior arrangement. Adults: 12-16 persons. Children and teen- agers: up to 28 persons.

Hochseilgarten Idstein Himmelsbornweg 5 15 65510 Idstein (01 72) 518 63 64 www.idworx.de

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Cycling

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Ems- and Wörsbachtal Circular Cycling Tour

he family-friendly circular tour is 41 kilometres long and there are only a few short climbs on the Twell-maintained paths. As this is a circular route, you can start at any point. From Idstein, the path runs in a north-eastern direction across the elevation towards Walsdorf and then north into the Golde- nen Grund golden ground, which gets its name from the golden-yellow shimmer- ing grain fields. From Bad Camberg (on the cycle path R 8), the route continues via Selters to Niederbrechen near Limburg. Then continue south through the wild, romantic Wörsbachtal and across Hün- felden-Dauborn and Wallrabenstein back to Idstein.

In addition to beautiful landscapes, the circular route offers numerous sightseeing opportunities. These include the Hofgut Gnadenthal with a separate building for the abbesses in Hünfelden and the 1,000-year-old Berger Church, the prison tower as well as the remains of the city wall in Brechen. In Bad Camberg, there is a historical old town with the impos- ing Obertorturm clock tower – many cyclists like to make a short stop at the Kneipp-Kurpark and experience the “Five Pillars of Health” according to the teachings of Sebastian Kneipp on the Kneipp circular route. The circular cycling tour is connected to the cycling paths R 6 and R 8.

Additional Information: Idstein: (0 61 26) 86 20 16 Bad Camberg: (0 64 34) 20 24 11 Selters (Taunus): (0 64 83) 20 24 10 Hünfelden: (0 64 38) 83 80

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Brechen

< towards Limburg Selters Eisenbach

Hünfelden- Oberselters Dauborn

A3 Erbach

Bad Camberg

Beuerbach

Walsdorf Wallrabenstein

Wörsdorf

Emsbach

Wörsbach Idstein

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Weiltalweg (The Weiltal Path)

his route through wild and romantic Taunus landscapes is easily accessible. It follows the river Weil from its source at Tthe Rotes Kreuz in Schmitten to the estuary into the Lahn. Initially uphill and downhill through deep forests and wild nature, then continuing on an easy-going, romantic trail to Weilburg.

Trail Conditions The majority of this 47-kilometre route with an elevation of 560 me- ters is a comfortable downhill ride. The first section between the Rotes Kreuz and Weilmünster, however, partially leads uphill and downhill through deep forests and is quite challenging for cyclists due to its surface conditions. Profile tyres or tyres with cleats, as well as good cycling techniques are required. Even with the best maintenance, parts of the track may be slippery or washed out during and after heavy downpours. Nature reigns on the Weiltal Path – which is what makes this tour so adventurous and attractive.

Weiltal Bus With the Weiltalbus (line 245), cyclists and hikers can join or leave the route as they wish. Equipped with a bicycle trailer, the bus runs between the final stop of the U3 underground train, Oberursel- Hohemark at the Taunus Information Centre, and the train station in Weilburg from May until October. There are many bus stops along the Weilstraße and they often cross the hiking trail. This allows you to safely return to your starting point or divide the journey into different stages as desired. We kindly request groups of three or more cyclists to book in advance. The RMV fares apply; the transportation of bicycles is free of charge. Please refer to the RMV flyer for the Weiltalbus for contact details and information on travel times and bus stops. A Freizeitkarte map for the Weiltal Path is available free of charge at the Taunus Information Centre at the Hohemark as well as in all information points along the Weiltal Path.

The Taunus Information Centre (page 72) is happy to provide 17 you with more information about the Weiltal Path.

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Guntersau Edelsberg Loops & Connections

Weilmünster Weinbach

Langebach

Lahn Grävenwiesbach

Winden

Sattelbach Weil

Hasselbach

Weilrod

275 Altweilnau

456 Bad Camberg Hunoldstal

Brombach

8 Waldems Schmitten

Ober Weil 275 reifenberg Sandplacken Nieder reifenberg 8 Grosser Feldberg Idstein Rotes Kreuz Taunus Fuchstanz i Glashütten Information 661 Centre

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ALTITUDE PROFILE

470 m 688 m

128 m Hunoldstal

Rotes Kreuz Weilburg

0 km 47 km

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Limes Cycling Path

s the longest archaeological monument in Europe, the Limes is listed amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Romans built this gigantic border fortification to separate Atheir empire from the tribal areas of Germania. The Limes Cycling Path spans a total of 800 kilometres. The longest and most interesting part, however, is in the Hochtaunus. The 26 kilometres between Glashütten and Ziegenberg are partially quite demanding and boast a magnificent landscape with numerous interesting attractions. The absolute highlight is the Saalburg, the only reconstructed Roman Fort in the world.

Verein Deutsche Limes-Straße e. V. St.-Johann-Straße 5 18 73430 Aalen (0 73 61) 52 82 87-23 www.limesstrasse.de

Usatal Cycling Path

n attractive tour that begins in Usingen and follows the little river Usa with its many old mills through the unspoiled landscapes along the river, the riverbank, the forest and the mead- Aows towards Bad Nauheim. You can already admire the first landmark right at the starting point: the Laurentiuskirche church, which reigns over the historic old town of Usingen. Next, enjoy the original charm of the Usatal valley on the 20-kilometre intermediate trail, which is well signposted. And the crowning glory of this tour is Bad Nauheim with its stunning Sprudelhof underground mineral springs, a unique art nouveau fountain court. If you’re still in the mood for more, you can continue your ride along the Usa to the estuary into the Wetter, and the Wetter’s estuary into the Nidda near Niddatal, where you will reach the Nidda Cycling Route. Up to this point, the route is a total of 45 kilometres long.

ADFC Hochtaunus e. V. 19 www.adfc-tourenportal.de

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Cycling Tour Wehrheim–Köppern

his circular tour takes you through 18 kilometres of beau- Ttiful Taunus countryside. The bike ride begins and ends at the train station in Wehrheim. From there, follow the railway lines in the direction of Bahnhofstraße, which you will cross. Continue for two kilometres until you cycle through the Saalburgsiedlung housing estate and reach a railroad crossing on the other side. Turn right after the crossing. Then take a left twice after about a 100 metres each until you come to an underpass along a forest path. Afterwards, follow the Loch- mühlenweg to the left. This path takes you past a forest cabin shelter and leads you – first uphill and later slowly descending - to a get-fit nature trail after about 4.5 kilometres. From there, cycle downhill to the right towards Friedrichsdorf-Dillingen. At the first junction, roll down the Taunusstraße and turn left into the Grenzstraße at the restaurant Dillinger Eck. Now you have to take a right past the sports field and then continue left into the bicycle path, which leads you along the Bundesstraße main road all the way to Köppern. Once you pass the railway lines, cycle left past the train station and take another left after about 200 metres. Keep following the path leading behind houses and gardens along the railway lines. At the Waldkrankenhaus forest hospital, you have to continue on a paved road for about 100 metres before taking a left into a small forest path, which is signposted as a bicycle path. Follow it for about a kilometre until the path forks and cross a wooden bridge on the right to the Talstraße in Köppern. Go left on the bicycle path until it branches off to the Lochmühle amusement park. After crossing the narrow pedestrian bridge, you’ll reach the underpass on the left that you used on the outward leg of your journey. Now you can take the already familiar route back to Wehrheim.

Gemeindeverwaltung Wehrheim Dorfborngasse 1 20 61273 Wehrheim (0 60 81) 5 89 10 10 www.wehrheim.de

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Regional Park Circuit Route

large part of the 190 kilometre long circular route around Frankfurt runs through the Taunus. This part of the tour is especially beautiful. The entire route is well signposted and Aideally suited to families. Nature and rural culture stand in stark contrast to the impressive industrial architecture and influences from the big city. In addition, you can admire the scenic views from the sum- mits of the Taunus hills into the vast plains of the Rhein-Main area. And enjoy various art installations and beautifully located culinary establishments along the way. Of course, you do not have to cycle the entire length of the circuit tour. Cycle there and back or begin your journey at one of the S-Bahn regional train stops, which you can then comfortably return to in the evening.

Regionalpark Ballungsraum RheinMain GmbH 21 Frankfurter Straße 76 65439 Flörsheim am Main (0 61 45) 9 36 36 20 www.regionalpark-rheinmain.de

Friedrichsdorf Karben Bad Homburg Oberursel

Kronberg

Bad Soden Eschborn Kelkheim

Liederbach Sulzbach Frankfurt

Hofheim Main Mühlheim

Heusenstamm Kelsterbach

Langen Flörsheim Mainz

Rhein

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Mühlheim

Art installation in the Regional Park: Iron Tree

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Bike Route Hohemark–Fuchstanz–Königstein

he 19.5 kilometre long circular route begins and ends directly at the Taunus Information Centre at the Hohemark in Oberursel and can be varied at will thanks to three cross-connections to Tthe trail. It is suitable for bicycles and E-bikes alike. The latter can be rented at the Taunus Information Centre, allowing you to discover the beautiful region in an easy and relaxed manner. If you prefer to forego electro-support, you should be in good physical shape as there are quite a few challenging gradients to cope with.

The route initially leads from the Taunus Information Centre over a steep path to the Fuchstanz hill, which you will reach at an altitude of 370 metres. You can stop for refreshments and regain your strength in one of the two cosy, traditional restaurants here. Then continue across the Tillmannsweg or take the shortcut past the Lips Tempel observation tower to Falkenstein, where making the climb to the Burgruine castle ruins is well worthwhile as you can then also enjoy the breath- taking view of the Dettweiler temple. To return to Hohemark, take the main route past the Kronberg outdoor forest swimming pool or the Kaiserin-Friedrich-Weg, which is rumoured to have been Empress Victoria’s favourite route.

Since the circular route mainly consists of agricultural forest paths and some of the forestry work may result in wet patches, a bicycle with wide profile tyres or cleated tyres is recommended. Alpine gear- ing also makes challenging ascents easier to handle.

Naturpark Taunus Hohemarkstraße 192 22 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) www.naturpark-taunus.de

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2 km White Wall Gold Mine

Fuchstanz Oberursel- Emminghaushütte Hohemark CONNECTING Altkönig ROUTES Kaiserin-Friedrich-Weg Tillmannsweg Taunus Information Centre i Lips-Tempel Königstein- Worker’s Path Falkenstein

Kronberg Forest Swimming Pool Falkenstein Castle Ruins & Dettweiler Temple Kronberg

ALTITUDE PROFILE

680 m Cross-connection Fuchstanz to trail

460 m Falkenstein 310 m Cross-connection Cross-connection 310 m to trail to trail

Oberursel-Hohemark Oberursel-Hohemark

0 km 20 km

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Swimming

There are many indoor and outdoor pools in the Taunus. There is a short overview of the swimming pools in the area on the following pages. But that’s not all: you will find even more detailed information as well as a list of all wellness spas under www.taunus.info (website currently only available in German).

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Wiesenbad (Lawn Pool) Eschborn

he Wiesenbad pool is one of the most modern swimming pools in the Taunus and offers plenty of bathing fun indoors as well as outdoors. The outdoor pool consists of a multi-purpose pool Twith 25-metre lanes, a non-swimmer’s area and a children’s pool as well as a water play area.

Directions The Wiesenbad can be reached by the bus line 252. The bus stop Eschborn Schwimmbad is located in close proximity.

Opening Hours May – October: daily from 10:00 – 20:00 o’clock

Wiesenbad Outdoor pool Hauptstraße 258–260 65760 Eschborn (0 61 96) 4 90-8 90 www.eschborn.de/en/home/

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Hattsteinweiher Bathing Lake Usingen

he Hattsteinweiher bathing lake is a popular recreational area throughout the year. In the summer, the sand beach and the sunbathing lawn are extremely inviting. From May until August, Tyou are permitted to take a swim in the water to cool down. The lake meets the official requirements of the EU directive for bathing water and has its own non-swimmer area. Situated right next to it is the Restaurant Neumann with a terrace overlooking the lake and a beer garden. The natural bathing lake sometimes has to be shut in the summer for water protection reasons – it is best to call the municipal ad- ministration office a day before your visit to make sure that it is open.

Directions By car: Take the B275 towards Usingen, then exit the Bundesstraße onto the K739 towards Wilhelmsdorf and immediately turn right towards Tennishalle/Hattsteinweiher. Continue to the public parking area.

Free admission

Hattsteinweiher Bathing Lake Am Hattsteinweiher 1 61250 Usingen

Stadtverwaltung Usingen Wilhelmjstraße 1 61250 Usingen (0 60 81) 1 02 40 www.usingen.de

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Seedammbad Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe

he Seedammbad has everything a swimming pool can possibly offer. The indoor and outdoor areas have a total of 11 pools, in- T cluding a 25-metre sports pool. Directions Take bus line 4 to the bus stop Bad Homburg v. d. H. Seedammweg.

Opening Hours Mon.: 13:00 – 21:00 o’clock, Tues. – Fri.: 7:00 – 21:00 o’clock Sat./Sun./public holidays: 8:00 – 20:00 o’clock

Seedammbad Outdoor pool • Indoor pool Seedammweg 7 61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (0 61 72) 4 01 32 40 www.seedammbad.de

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Leisure and Adventure Pool Selters (Taunus)

ince the extensive renovation and reopening a few years ago, the beautiful outdoor pool in Selters has gained much popularity and attracts many visitors from the Rhein-Main Sarea to Goldenen Grund golden ground. The journey to Selters is often combined with a trip to the countryside. The outdoor pool offers an ideal environment for families as well as a kiosk where you can replenish your strength after enjoying plenty of vigorous bathing fun in the refreshing water.

Directions Take the B8 towards Niederselters and turn into the street Am Schwimmbad. The leisure and adventure pool is located on the left- hand-side. Parking spaces are available.

Opening Hours Daily 10:00–19:00 o’clock, Fridays and Saturdays until 21:00 o’clock if the weather is good.

Freizeit- und Erlebnisbad Selters (Taunus) Outdoor pool Am Schwimmbad 65618 Selters (Taunus)-Niederselters (0 64 83) 67 11 www.selters-taunus.de

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Waldschwimmbad (Outdoor Forest Pool) Kronberg im Taunus

he swimming pool is beautifully situated directly by a forest and is suitable for sports enthusiasts as well as for all those who just want to enjoy some bathing fun. It offers a separate Tnon-swimmer’s area, a 60-metre slide, water cannons, floor jets, a water-flow channel, special areas and facilities for mothers with small children, a restaurant and much more.

Directions Take bus line 71 to the bus stop Kronberg (Taunus) Waldschwimmbad.

Opening Hours From mid May to mid September Mo.-Fri.: 7:00 – 20:00 o’clock, Sat./Sun.: 8:00 – 20:00 o’clock Final admission: 19:30 o’clock

Waldschwimmbad Kronberg Outdoor pool 61476 Kronberg im Taunus (0 61 73) 99 68 60 www.kronberg.de

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Outdoor Swimming Pool Friedrichsdorf

he outdoor pool in Friedrichsdorf offers everything water lov- ers need: a 50-metre swimming pool, an adventure pool with a water slide and a water-flow channel, diving platforms meas- Turing 1, 3 and 5 metres in height, a pool for toddlers and babies with a sun awning, a playground, a beach volleyball court, a large sunbathing lawn, a steam room for cooler days and, and, and… Little kids who want to splash around with their parents are just as well catered to here as great athletes.

Directions By car: in Friedrichsdorf, turn into the Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße from the Homburger Landstraße. Then take the first right into the Dr.- Friedrich-Neiß-Straße.

Opening Hours May–September 8:00–20:00 o’clock; Final admission: 19:30 o’clock.

Freibad Friedrichsdorf Outdoor pool Dr.-Friedrich-Neiß-Straße 2 61381 Friedrichsdorf (0 61 72) 73 12 25 www.friedrichsdorf.de

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Other nice indoor and outdoor pools Freizeit- und Erholungsbad Am Eltwerk 1 65520 Bad Camberg (0 64 34) 16 61 Outdoor pool

FreiBadSoden Kelkheimer Straße 74 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus (0 61 96) 2 27 50 Outdoor pool

Usa-Wellenbad In der Au 2 61231 Bad Nauheim (0 60 32) 91 93-0 Outdoor pool • Indoor pool

Freibad Schloßborn Caromber Platz 61479 Glashütten-Schloßborn (0 61 74) 96 46 20 Outdoor pool

Rhein-Main-Therme GmbH & Co. KG Niederhofheimer Straße 67 65719 Hofheim am Taunus (0 61 92) 97 77 90 Outdoor pool

Freibad der Stadt Kelkheim Lorsbacher Straße 41 a 65779 Kelkheim (Taunus) (0 61 95) 33 06 Outdoor pool

Freibad Königstein im Taunus (Woogtal) Forellenweg 31 61462 Königstein im Taunus (0 61 74) 46 20 Outdoor pool

Waldschwimmbad Neu-Anspach Weilstraße 61267 Neu-Anspach (0 60 81) 10 25 51 11 Outdoor pool

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Freibad Schmitten Wiegerstraße 27 61389 Schmitten im Taunus (0 60 84) 23 87 Outdoor pool

Taunusbad Mozartstraße 5 a 61250 Usingen (0 60 81) 68 89 30 Outdoor pool

Freibad der Gemeinde Waldsolms Weiperfelder Straße 35647 Waldsolms-Brandoberndorf (0 60 85) 7 08 Outdoor pool

Ludwig-Bender-Bad Rodheimer Straße 61273 Wehrheim (0 60 81) 98 18 37 Outdoor pool

Freibad Weilmünster Laubuseschbacher Straße 35789 Weilmünster (0 64 72) 70 49 Outdoor pool

Freibad Wolfenhausen Schwimmbadweg 1 35789 Weilmünster-Wolfenhausen (0 64 75) 85 17 Outdoor pool

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Tennis, Squash, Badminton

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The best places to play tennis, squash and badminton when you are visiting the Taunus

Sportpark Bad Nauheim In der Aue 30–32 61321 Bad Nauheim (0 60 32) 29 90

Tennisclub Eppstein Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 12 65817 Eppstein (0 61 98) 58 58 76

Multi-Sports GmbH & Co KG Nassaustraße 32 65719 Hofheim am Taunus (0 61 22) 9 83 80

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Sportcenter Idstein Black-und-Decker-Straße 13 65510 Idstein (0 61 26) 5 11 11

Sportpark Kelkheim Mainblick 51 a 65779 Kelkheim (Taunus) (0 61 95) 51 51

Tennis Badminton Oberursel Oberstedter Straße 41 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) (0 61 71) 91 35 35

Usinger Tennis- und Hockey-Club Am Hattsteinweiher 61250 Usingen (0 60 81) 27 73

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Walking

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Nordic Walking Park Bad Camberg

t’s all about Nordic walking at the Vorderwald parking lot, located between Bad Camberg and Dornbach on the Hochtaunusstraße L 3031. This is the starting point for 3 tours varying in duration and Idiffi culty. It is also possible to start off from the Kneipp Kurpark in Bad Camberg, which has a 2.4-kilometre signposted connecting trail leading to the parking lot.

Directions Coming from Bad Camberg, take the L3031 towards Usingen (Hoch- taunusstraße). Pass the Hotel Waldschloss and make a right turn onto the parking lot of the Naturpark Taunus nature reserve after approx. 400 metres. The three circular routes start here.

Nordicwalking-Park Bad Camberg 23 Hochtaunusstraße 65520 Bad Camberg (0 64 34) 20 24 10 www.bad-camberg.de

K 514 Dombach

Bad Camberg

L 3031

Alsdorf

Fish Ponds

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EASY ROUTE 322 m

322 m

300 m

0 km 3.8 km

INTERMEDIATE ROUTE 354 m

322 m

298 m

0 km 5.8 km

DIFFICULT ROUTE 360 m

322 m 322 m

254 m

0 km 10.2 km

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Nordic Walking Park Merzhausen Usingen-Merzhausen

he Nordic Walking Park in Merzhausen consists of three routes with varying degrees of difficulty. They all start at the Rausch pennhalle parking lot and offer diverse, beautiful scenery Tthrough the fields and forest trails of Merzhausen.

42 m > Easy Route 6 km

134 m > Intermediate Route 9 km

154 m > Difficult Route 12 km

Directions By car, take the B275 to Merzhausen and park in the parking lot at the Rauschpennhalle when you get there. By bus, take bus lines 65 or 62 to either the bus stop Weilstraße or Rauschpennhalle respectively.

Naturpark Taunus 24 Hohemarkstraße 192 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) www.naturpark-taunus.de

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42 m

134 m

154 m

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Nordic Walking Park Oberursel (Taunus)

he Nordic Walking Park in Merzhausen consists of three routes with varying degrees of diffi culty. They all lead through the beautiful landscape and fresh air at the foot of the Feldberg mountain Tand even on the longest and most diffi cult tour, you will only have to handle a difference in altitude of no more than 71 metres. The starting and the return point for all three routes is the parking lot above the Schillerturm tower in the Altkönigstraße. From here, the routes lead past the Klinik Hohe Mark clinic towards the Hühnerbergwiese, across the Uhlandsruhe and over the Franzoseneck; the longest trail leads past the Stierstädter Heide (Stierstadt Heath). Black, red and blue matchstick fi gures with Nordic Walking sticks mark the different routes.

Naturpark Taunus Hohemarkstraße 192 25 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) www.naturpark-taunus.de

Schönberg Klinik Hohe Mark

Oberhöchstadt Taunus Information Centre i

CURRENT LOCATION P Oberursel

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EASY ROUTE 325 m

272 m 272 m

2 km 1.8 km 1.2 km 0 km 5 km

INTERMEDIATE ROUTE 330 m

272 m 272 m

3 km 1.5 km 2 km 0 km 6.5 km

DIFFICULT ROUTE 330 m

272 m 272 m 259 m 3.2 km 4.6 km 1.2 km 0 km 9 km

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Hiking

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Easy Hike along the Staufen Trail Eppstein

6 -kilometre circular hike with the option of stopping for refreshments at the Gimbacher Hof in Kelkheim. Hiking time: 1.5–2 hours.

tarting point is in Fischbach at the bus stop Staufenstraße for the bus lines 804 and 806 in the Kelkheimer Straße, which is 241 metres above sea level. Cross the Kelkheimer Straße at the Snearby traffic lights and walk up the slightly ascending Staufenstraße until you reach the edge of the Staufen forest after approximately 10 minutes. Now follow the Chaiseweg path, which begins on the opposite side of the road. The sign with the trail names is on the right- hand-side.

Continue along this path to reach the Staufen slope by effortlessly walking uphill on a gentle incline. There is a hairpin turn that hosts an observation point created by Hurricane Wiebke in the spring of 1990. After this, the trail continues on the Chaiseweg path. Two road signs in this curve point you in the right direction. Soon after, you will reach a wooden signpost informing you that this is the beginning of the Frankfurt City Forest region. If you continue for a few more minutes, there is a fork in the road with a resting area on the left at the highest point of the circular hiking trail (352.6 metres above sea level). It offers a magnificent panoramic view over Fischbach in particular as well as the neighbouring towns and a majority of the front Taunus area. Rup- pertshain is on the left. The trail now changes from the paved Chaise- weg path onto a broad forest trail leading straight on signposted as Kleiner-Mannstein-Weg (in reference to the nearby boulder). On this stretch of your hike, you will soon leave the Frankfurt City Forest again, as indicated by a somewhat hidden sign on the left-hand-side.

The trail continues on an almost level gradient and soon crosses a narrow, steep path marked Schwarzer Strich (black line). This route leads to the left onto a partially uncomfortable short cut downwards, taking you to the rural inn Hof Gimbach and further to the Kelkheim train station. If you choose to go straight ahead, you will meet upon the next road junction on the Amtsbotenweg. The Staufenhangweg, which soon turns to the left, leads along a flat track towards Fischbach. The circular hiking route then continues straight ahead on

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a paved road marked Roter Strich (red line), which you should follow to Fischbach.

Once you get there, first keep going left towards Kelkheim, then left again at the edge of the forest in front of the VARTA company prem- ises and continue for another 10 minutes until you reach the inn Hof Gimbach. Beforehand, you will pass a large sign indicating that many different hiking trails run past this inn.

Follow the hiking-sign R1 for the final stretch of the circular route, which leads you back close to the bus stop in the Kelkheimer Straße. In doing so, you will once again have beautiful views of the Klosterkirche church, the mountain range in the southern part of the Taunus as well as the Frankfurt skyscrapers. Enjoy the open countryside as you hike along fruit orchards, cultivated fields and meadows until you reach the outskirts of Kelkheim-Fischbach. Keep going straight ahead to the Staufenstraße and then downward on the right to return to your starting point – the Kelkheimer Straße near the bus stop for the city busses.

Tourist-Info Eppstein Bezirksstraße 2 26 65817 Eppstein (0 61 98) 28 63 www.eppstein-touristik-service.de

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Wicker Wine Trail Flörsheim am Main

3.2 kilometre discovery trail along consistently paved paths through the vineyards of the municipality Route marking Aof Wicker. Wine has been cultivated here since Roman times. After this attractive round, those who wish to see even more can embark on the Rheingau Riesling Route, which takes you over 70 kilometres from Flörsheim to Lorch am Rhein.

The Wicker Wine Trail begins – how could it be any different – at the Tor zum Rheingau, the gateway to the Rheingau region, in the Taunusstraße in Flörsheim. Pass the König-Wilhelms-Berg (Mount King William) and at the Nonnberg, the route runs through the Steinweg

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to the Otto-Schwabe-Ruhe. The famous Flörsheimer St.-Anna-Kapelle (St. Ann’s Chapel) vineyard is located on the right-hand-side. Soon, there’s a left turn over the Landwehrweg along the Flörsheimer Herrenberg, which was first registered in the year 1270 under the ownership of the Mainzer Domherren (the canons of the Cathedral of Mainz). Don’t miss stopping at the Flörsheimer Warte watchtower before returning to the centre of town towards the Kirchgartenstraße and via the Taunusstraße back to the starting point at the Tor zum Rheingau.

Stadt Flörsheim am Main 27 Eddersheimer Straße 4 65439 Flörsheim am Main (0 61 45) 95 51 60 www.floersheim-main.de

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Panorama Route Waldsolms

panoramic route that really lives up to its name. The route offers hikers, Nordic walkers and joggers scenic views of the beautiful Taunus countryside. It is easily accessible, clearly Asignposted and there are kilometre markers along the entire route. It begins in Waldsolms-Brandoberndorf at the former depot of the Ger- man Armed Forces/Uthental Tunnel. There are six other entry points that join the route, and they all start from the Wanderparkplätze – parking lots especially for hikers. Thanks to the Taunusbahn train, you can also comfortably travel to your chosen starting point with public transportation. At Griedelbach, there is a 1-kilometre sprint track with 100-metre markers. Approximately one half of the route leads you through forests and the rest across open fi elds, never through urban areas. The route covers a distance of 18.5 kilometres; there are many benches and a few seating groups with tables along the way. You will fi nd a particularly scenic resting area after 5 kilometres at the Kuhschwanzweiher lake.

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Kröffelbach L3053

Solmsbach Griedelbach

Waldsolms K365

Brandoberndorf

Solmsbach

L3053 Aubach

Route marking Directions Take the Taunusbahn train from Frankfurt am Main or Bad Homburg to the train station in Brandoberndorf, where you will find an information board. Head towards the town via the Hasselborner Straße and into the Morgenweg after about 100 metres. This is where the starting and finishing point of the Panorama Route is located. Alter- natively, drive to Waldsolms to the Morgenweg parking lot at the corner of Ziegelhüttenweg.

Naturpark Taunus 28 In collaboration with the Municipality of Waldsolms & Hessen-Forst Hohemarkstraße 192 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) www.naturpark-taunus.de

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Bonifatius Route

n the year 754, a funeral procession accompanied the body of the mis- sionary and church reformer Boni- Ifatius from Mainz to his burial place in Fulda. The route led through old Roman roads and historic trails. Today, it offers pilgrims and anyone who is planning to become one the opportunity to take a time out for a couple of days and enjoy a slow journey by the force of one’s own physical effort. The 35-kilometre stretch through the Taunus from Flörsheim through Liederbach, Sulzbach and Eschborn to Steinbach is particularly appealing. Here, you will experience old wine landscapes, significant monuments such as the distinctive Flörs- heimer Warte watchtower as well as the buzzing business district of Eschborn, which provides a stark contrast to the early medieval tran- quillity. The Bonifatius Route is well signposted and the paths leading to nearby RMV bus and train stops are also clearly marked. Within the framework of the Rhein-Main-Vergnügen (Rhein-Main leisure) the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund transportation association offers a special map for the Bonifatius Route, which shows the entire trail and provides information about all the major sights along the way.

Verein Bonifatius-Route e. V. Postfach 11 13 29 63675 Schotten www.bonifatius-route.de

ALTITUDE PROFILE 650 m

Fulda Ortenberg Altenstadt 90 m Eschborn 272 m

Mainz

0 km 185.3 km

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Limes Experience Trail Hochtaunus

panning a total of 550 kilometres, the Limes is the longest and, in parts, the best-maintained archaeological site in Europe. The Sentire route can be travelled on foot or by bicycle from Regensburg to Bad Hönningen. The most beautiful and interesting part, however, is the Taunus-Limes. The 30 kilometre-long section between Glashütten and Ober-Mörlen – called the Limes Experience Trail Hochtaunus – is particularly recommended. Here, those who are interested in days gone by can find out a lot about the outer- Route marking most border of the Roman Empire and its history. The absolute cultural highlight is the Saalburg, which is located about halfway along the trail and is the only reconstructed Roman Fort of the entire Limes. Further important Roman monuments along the way include four small forts as well as the larger forts Kleiner (small) Feldberg and Kapersburg – not to mention the many watchtowers. Sometimes hidden, sometimes more visible, the Limes wall and rem- nants of it accompany hikers and cyclists on their journey.

Limeserlebnispfad Hochtaunus gGmbH 30 Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1–5 61352 Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe (0 61 72) 9 99 46 00 www.hochtaunuskreis.de/kultur

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Hike to the Zacken (jagged tip) Glashütten-Oberems

he scenic hike to the Zacken jagged tip and back takes you over mountain paths with rock formations and Trequires a certain amount of stamina as well as steady footing. The hiking time is approximately one hour. Starting point is the Route marking Weilsberg parking lot, which is located on the L 3025 between Niederreifenberg and Königstein and can also be reached by bus with lines 80 and 57 via the bus stop Rotes Kreuz. The route is marked with the symbol Roter Milan, the Red Kite bird of prey, and leads you over the Hühnerstraße and a small path up to the Zacken. A beautiful view into the Emsbachtal valley with the villages Oberems and Wüstems awaits you here. Follow the steep downhill path and you will shortly reach a little rock stairway, which you should go up for a while. The trail now leads past a group of rocks jutting out. From here, there are several paths to the Beilstein, a mighty slate rock that is extremely popular with climbers. Once you have crossed the Fichtenhochwald forest, you will arrive back at your starting point. 31

Further information for hikers i

Zweckverband Naturpark Taunus Hohemarkstraße 192 · 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) [email protected] · www.naturpark-taunus.de

We offer guided theme hikes in the Naturpark Taunus nature reserve with trained guides as well as an online guidebook (the guidebook is currently only available in German but includes helpful GPS data, which can be downloaded).

Taunusklub Gesamtverein e. V. Odenwaldstraße 10 · 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus (0 61 96) 2 33 22 · www.taunusklub.de

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Taunus Information Centre

he Information Centre in Oberursel at the Hohemark is a traditional meeting and starting point for tours in the Taunus. There are plenty of parking spaces and the U-Bahn U3 un- Tderground train, which comes from the Frankfurt city centre, ends here. Located directly at the edge of the forest, the Taunus Infor- mation Centre lies almost in the heart of nature. The following offers await you:

Tourist Info The team at the Taunus Touristik Service e. V. (TTS) knows all about the region, has an abundance of great tips and is happy to help you plan a memorable visit to the Taunus.

Bicycle Hire Experience the beautiful and historical routes of the Taunus with ease by bicycle. Simply rent an E–bike with electrical support.

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Interactive Exhibition The special aspects of the landscapes and natural habitats in the Na- turpark Taunus nature reserve are presented in such a way here that they become an impressive hands-on experience. Not just for families and school classes, but for visitors of all ages.

Climbing Wall Those who want to reach for the sky should start at the Taunus Infor- mation Centre. The climbing wall on the outside of the building is ideal for getting a taste of climbing without ropes and is waiting to be disco- vered by big and small adventurers alike.

Tourist-Info in the Taunus Information Centre i Hohemarkstraße 192 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) (0 61 71) 5 07 80 www.taunus.info

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Publisher Taunus Touristik Service e. V. Taunus-Informationszentrum Hohemarkstraße 192 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) Telephone (0 61 71) 5 07 80 Fax (0 61 71) 5 07 815 [email protected] www.taunus.info

Concept & Design Feine Machenschaften Eric Kohlenberger/Markus Gröpl Frankfurt am Main

Copyrights Taunus Touristik Service e. V. Pg. 1 Bicycle © carrat – photocase.de Pg. 6 Jogger © Christopher Nuzzaco – fotolia.com Pg. 8 Flying © Vladimir Melnikov – fotolia.com Pg. 12 Hot Air Balloon © pixelshaker – fotolia.com Pg. 14 Golf © Ray – fotolia.com Pg. 18 Minigolf © BNST GmbH/Marek Dubiela Pg. 20 Kletterwald Taunus © Forest Adventures Deutschland GmbH Pg. 22 Sportpark Kelkheim © Hyde Park GbR Pg. 25 Rope © mninni – fotolia.com Pg. 26 Cycling © ARochau – fotolia.com Pg. 37 Iron Tree © Regionalpark Rhein-Main Pg. 39 Cyclist © Visionsi – fotolia.com Pg. 40 Swimming © chilly – fotolia.com Pg. 44 Seedammbad © Stadtwerke Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe Pg. 45 Leisure and Adventure Pool © Gemeindeverwaltung Selters (Taunus) Pg. 47 Outdoor Pool Friedrichsdorf © Christoph Steinacker, Kronberg im Taunus Pg. 49 Feet in the Water © Sandor Jackal – fotolia.com Pg. 50 Tennis © chromatika – fotolia.com Pg. 52 Tennis © karaboux – fotolia.com Pg. 54 Walking © Lichtmaler – fotolia.com Pg. 62 Hiking © photoadventure – fotolia.com Pg. 76 Taunus Information Centre © Christoph Steinacker, Kronberg im Taunus

New Edition May 2014 All information is provided without guarantee and is subject to change. Please note that some of the websites mentioned in this brochure are currently only available in German.

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Each year, we promote 653 clubs, projects and institutions in culture, arts, sports and environment in and around the Taunus region. This is how we contribute to our region’s prosperity.

We have been accompanying many institutions and events for years. With our ongoing and ami- cable support we have assisted in their develop- ment, growth and success. The welfare of the people in our region is important to us.

Taunus Touristik Service e. V. Taunus-Informationszentrum Hohemarkstraße 192 61440 Oberursel (Taunus) Telefon (0 61 71) 5 07 80 Fax (0 61 71)www.taunussparkasse.de, 5 07 815 Service hotline 0800 51250000 [email protected] www.taunus.info Servicetelefon www.taunussparkasse.de0800 51250000

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