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Killinger House, Idstein – The Leaning House in Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)
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Killinger House, Idstein – The Leaning House in Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)
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Killinger House, Idstein – The Leaning House in Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)
00:43
2.63km
40m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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1.06 km
Tanners' Fountain, Idstein
Highlight • Monument
Idsteiner brewery in the old fire station
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1.07 km
Harry von de Gass Statue
Highlight • Monument
Harry von de Gass (actually Harry Seegebarth, * January 20, 1942 in Berlin; † July 28, 2005 in Idstein) was an Idstein original[1]. In his honor, a life-sized bronze monument was inaugurated in the Idstein pedestrian zone on August 28, 2008.[2] The approximately 24,000 euros needed for this were raised through donations from the Idstein population. Among other things, young musicians from the Catholic parish of St. Martin gave a successful benefit concert.[3]
Harry Seegebarth came to the Idstein social-educational center Kalmenhof at the age of nine. He lived here until his death. He worked in various areas, such as tailoring, housekeeping, basket making, the kitchen and finally in the laundry at the mangle.[4] Despite his mental disability, he became particularly well-known in his hometown as a singing street sweeper who stood out for his original clothing. He was active as an altar boy in the parish of St. Martin for over forty years. He carried the processional cross during the festive procession into the church and during processions. He was also an honorary member of the parish's Boy Scout troop and took part in many events in the city, e.g. as a Kerbeborsch (fair boy), court singer, carnival participant and helper.[5] In 2002, he was seen with his work equipment in the Hessentag parade.
The bronze sculpture was designed by Waldemar Schröder (* July 6, 1950 in Krasnoturjinsk, Russia). It was erected in Idstein on the corner of Rodergasse and Schulze-Delitzsch-Straße, deliberately near a manhole cover, as Harry tended to sweep some dirt into sewer shafts.[4]
The city of Idstein published a leaflet which, in addition to biographical details, photos and tributes, contains a song that M. Helmut Fischer had written about him and which he sang on many occasions, with the refrain "This is Harry von de Gass!" The city also illustrates its instructions on the obligation to clear and spread grit with an image of the sculpture.
(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_von_de_Gass)
Harry Seegebarth came to the Idstein social-educational center Kalmenhof at the age of nine. He lived here until his death. He worked in various areas, such as tailoring, housekeeping, basket making, the kitchen and finally in the laundry at the mangle.[4] Despite his mental disability, he became particularly well-known in his hometown as a singing street sweeper who stood out for his original clothing. He was active as an altar boy in the parish of St. Martin for over forty years. He carried the processional cross during the festive procession into the church and during processions. He was also an honorary member of the parish's Boy Scout troop and took part in many events in the city, e.g. as a Kerbeborsch (fair boy), court singer, carnival participant and helper.[5] In 2002, he was seen with his work equipment in the Hessentag parade.
The bronze sculpture was designed by Waldemar Schröder (* July 6, 1950 in Krasnoturjinsk, Russia). It was erected in Idstein on the corner of Rodergasse and Schulze-Delitzsch-Straße, deliberately near a manhole cover, as Harry tended to sweep some dirt into sewer shafts.[4]
The city of Idstein published a leaflet which, in addition to biographical details, photos and tributes, contains a song that M. Helmut Fischer had written about him and which he sang on many occasions, with the refrain "This is Harry von de Gass!" The city also illustrates its instructions on the obligation to clear and spread grit with an image of the sculpture.
(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_von_de_Gass)
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1.18 km
Killinger House, Idstein
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The town hall in Idstein was built in 1698: It has an ideal location, because behind the building runs a rocky outcrop, on which stands the old castle. After being destroyed by a landslide on 14. 2. 1928 it was rebuilt in the years 1932-1934. On 8 November 1947, a fire destroyed the town hall - destroyed primarily the sophisticated equipment of the hall and mayor's room, as well as parts of the staircase. In 1997, basic redevelopment measures were carried out on the ground floor (redesign of the foyer and establishment of a civil office). In addition, the roof rider and the installation of the carillon were renewed on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the town hall.
Source: Idstein-Live.de
Source: Idstein-Live.de
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1.19 km
The Leaning House in Idstein
Highlight • Historical Site
The Schiefe Haus in the former residence of the city of Idstein in the Taunus is a listed half-timbered house.
The leaning house characterizes the king Adolf place. It is addressed with Rodergasse 1/3. The double house number is due to the building history, which included a large extension.
The building stands next to the town hall in the area of the former moat of Idstein Castle. In the immediate vicinity there is also the archway building from 1497 with the stone bridge from 1566. The crooked house has four floors with two gables. Between the gables a uniaxial, narrow mansard roof is arranged. With the vertically accentuated proportions, the house is unusual for Idstein. Both gables have carved, gebulktragende pillars and a Schneckenornament. On the ground floor there used to be a passage with a gate, as evidenced by the surviving asft arch constructed fall.
The construction stands with the timing of the construction in the transition phase between traditional craft work to engineering design. Corresponding, for the time modern design features are perceptible, such as the mansard roof. It can also be assumed that the building was not designed as a professional but as a plaster construction. Fachwerk was at the time of construction as rural and unfashionable.
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiefes_Haus_(Idstein)"
The leaning house characterizes the king Adolf place. It is addressed with Rodergasse 1/3. The double house number is due to the building history, which included a large extension.
The building stands next to the town hall in the area of the former moat of Idstein Castle. In the immediate vicinity there is also the archway building from 1497 with the stone bridge from 1566. The crooked house has four floors with two gables. Between the gables a uniaxial, narrow mansard roof is arranged. With the vertically accentuated proportions, the house is unusual for Idstein. Both gables have carved, gebulktragende pillars and a Schneckenornament. On the ground floor there used to be a passage with a gate, as evidenced by the surviving asft arch constructed fall.
The construction stands with the timing of the construction in the transition phase between traditional craft work to engineering design. Corresponding, for the time modern design features are perceptible, such as the mansard roof. It can also be assumed that the building was not designed as a professional but as a plaster construction. Fachwerk was at the time of construction as rural and unfashionable.
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiefes_Haus_(Idstein)"
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1.26 km
Union Church, Idstein
Highlight • Religious Site
Already before 1287 a Romanesque church must have existed at the place of the Union church, as building remains in the tower occupy. More details are not known about this church. In its place, the Gothic collegiate church of St. Martin was built between 1330 and 1350 under Count Gerlach. The Canon monastery founded in 1333 belonged to six canons. It existed until 1553 and was then converted into a Lutheran foundation, which merged in 1817 in the Nassau Central Student Fund.
From 1665 to 1677, the church was extensively rebuilt by Count Johann to the sermon and court church. The ceiling of the nave was completely covered with large-scale oil paintings from Rubensschule. Johann himself did not experience the completion of the work because he died shortly before. The sculptor Franz Matthias Hiernle erected on the left of the altar to a design by Maximilian von Welsch a grave monument to Prince Georg August Samuel of Nassau-Idstein, his wife Henriette Dorothea and their children.
The name Union Church has been borne by the church since 1917. Previously, it was called a city church. It stood in contrast to the castle chapel in the Idsteiner castle, in which from 1806 the catholic community celebrated its worship, as well as to the Himmelkirch called chapel St. Mariae before the sky gate, which stood near the today's market place. The name Union Church was awarded on the occasion of the centenary of the Association of Lutheran and Reformed Churches in the Duchy of Nassau (Nassau Union). This union was the first of its kind in the German Reich.
The Union Church was extensively renovated in the light of the 200th anniversary of the Nassau Union in 2017. [3] The re-opening celebration after three and a half years of restoration took place on June 25, 2017.
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unionskirche_(Idstein)"
From 1665 to 1677, the church was extensively rebuilt by Count Johann to the sermon and court church. The ceiling of the nave was completely covered with large-scale oil paintings from Rubensschule. Johann himself did not experience the completion of the work because he died shortly before. The sculptor Franz Matthias Hiernle erected on the left of the altar to a design by Maximilian von Welsch a grave monument to Prince Georg August Samuel of Nassau-Idstein, his wife Henriette Dorothea and their children.
The name Union Church has been borne by the church since 1917. Previously, it was called a city church. It stood in contrast to the castle chapel in the Idsteiner castle, in which from 1806 the catholic community celebrated its worship, as well as to the Himmelkirch called chapel St. Mariae before the sky gate, which stood near the today's market place. The name Union Church was awarded on the occasion of the centenary of the Association of Lutheran and Reformed Churches in the Duchy of Nassau (Nassau Union). This union was the first of its kind in the German Reich.
The Union Church was extensively renovated in the light of the 200th anniversary of the Nassau Union in 2017. [3] The re-opening celebration after three and a half years of restoration took place on June 25, 2017.
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unionskirche_(Idstein)"
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1.35 km
König Adolf Square, Idstein
Highlight • Historical Site
Around the König-Adolf-Platz are some of the most beautiful half-timbered houses far and wide. There's a lot going on here on a sunny day. There are good cafes, a bakery and restaurants. In the Middle Ages a market was held here and even today it is very pleasant to live here.
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1.39 km
Idstein Old Town
Highlight • Historical Site
Idstein is a pearl in Hesse and always worth a visit.
Idstein [ˈɪtʃtaɪn] is a town in the Rheingau-Taunus district in Hesse, Germany. It is located in the Taunus, north of the state capital Wiesbaden, and fulfills the function of a medium-sized center according to Hessian regional planning.
In 2015, Idstein was awarded the honorary title of "Reformation City of Europe" by the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe.[2]
Since October 2016, Idstein has been called "University City"
Source: Wikipedia (partial) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idstein"
Idstein [ˈɪtʃtaɪn] is a town in the Rheingau-Taunus district in Hesse, Germany. It is located in the Taunus, north of the state capital Wiesbaden, and fulfills the function of a medium-sized center according to Hessian regional planning.
In 2015, Idstein was awarded the honorary title of "Reformation City of Europe" by the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe.[2]
Since October 2016, Idstein has been called "University City"
Source: Wikipedia (partial) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idstein"
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1.43 km
Historic Half-Timbered Buildings on Schulgasse
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Many beautiful half-timbered houses and the old town hall, as well as the crooked house, are located in the historic old town of Idstein.
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2.63 km
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Train Station
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1.08 km
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267 m
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171 m
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