Großer Feldberg Summit – Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn loop from Königstein (Taunus)

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Großer Feldberg Summit – Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn loop from Königstein (Taunus)

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Großer Feldberg Summit – Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn loop from Königstein (Taunus)

05:07

16.8km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Burghain - Falkenstein

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Billtal Waterfall

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The "Billtal-Waterfall" in the wildly romantic Rombach valley is one of the few really noteworthy waterfalls in the Taunus. At this waterfall, the main fall stage has a height of …

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7.07 km

View of the Altkönig

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And when Mother Holle was at work it has a special charm... even if the white wall... well... in the snow... you understand... is white anyway

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8.43 km

Großer Feldberg Summit

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Regardless of the season, our large Feldberg always has something to offer: in summer this region is the purest hiking and cycling paradise, in winter it is the highest
Ascent …

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8.65 km

Feldberg Kite Meadow

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One of the places to go here… thanks to nearby parking

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8.70 km

Brunhildis Rock (Großer Feldberg)

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The meeting point is on the summit plateau. A little away from the road, you can enjoy the wide view over the Hintertaunus from here. When the visibility is good, …

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9.10 km

Trail to Großer Feldberg

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Today in the snow not very busy... so here is something for you

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11.4 km

Forest restaurant Fuchstanz

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With this highlight I mean the better of the two restaurants on the Fuchstanz: "Fuchstanz - das Waldgasthaus". There are, for example, very tasty tarte flambées, as well as decent …

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16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.81 km

3.40 km

2.26 km

939 m

452 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

3.04 km

2.49 km

1.31 km

1.01 km

778 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

8°C

3°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

December 26, 2023,Der Berg ruft! - Auf den Feldberg im Taunus

We found it hard to believe what the weather app promised on Boxing Day: dry and sometimes even sunny!
After weeks we finally got out again, finally no pouring rain. How I hate this weather! Doesn't matter!
It started in Königstein, where the car was parked.
At first you walk through the pretty town for a little while before heading …

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March 27, 2022,#WALK4UKRAINE - Großer Feldberg – Burg Falkenstein Runde von Königstein

There were some pretty steep climbs and descents to deal with. In some cases, fallen trees had to be avoided that blocked the path. Nevertheless a very nice tour. Sturdy shoes and good physical condition required!

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