Half-timbered houses, a ferry crossing and dune paths – Höchst rediscovered

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Half-timbered houses, a ferry crossing and dune paths – Höchst rediscovered

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Half-timbered houses, a ferry crossing and dune paths – Höchst rediscovered

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7.10km

40m

Hiking

This loop through Höchst with its charming half-timbered houses is pleasantly short. The route is suitable for every fitness level and also for a relaxed afternoon with the family. A special feature along the way: a section takes you across the Main river with a small ferry, adding a touch…

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Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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558 m

Stadtkirche Höchst

Highlight • Religious Site

The first Protestant church building in the Catholic-dominated (Kurmainzer Herrschaftsgebiet) Höchst. The church was built around 1880 in the Neo-Renaissance style.

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962 m

Höchst Riverside Promenade

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From this promenade, the old town of Höchst is only about 200 meters away. This jewel, with the Justinuskirche, only reveals itself when you walk up through the archway onto the square.

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1.21 km

Zollturm and Zolltor Höchst

Highlight • Historical Site

As a direct access to the Main and as a customs station, the Zollturm (Customs Tower) or the associated Zolltor (Customs Gate) were of particular importance for a long time. …

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1.30 km

Höchst Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Very beautiful old town, located directly at the Höchster Schloss.

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1.92 km

Höchst Main Ferry – Walter Kolb

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The "Walter Kolb" ferry has been taking its passengers from Höchster to the Schwanheim bank and vice versa for over 400 years. As the timetable varies depending on the season, …

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3.34 km

Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk

Highlight • Natural Monument

This inland dune can be found in the west of Frankfurt-Schwanheim. The dune has been a nature reserve since 1984 and is a popular recreational area for the people of …

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5.83 km

Bolongaro Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

The beautiful baroque Bolongaro Palace was built between 1772 and 1774 by the two Italians Josef Maria Markus Bolongaro and Jakob Philipp Bolongaro. They were the owners of a large …

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6.53 km

Café Frau Grau

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The café is named after an old lady who spent her entire life in the Frankfurt district of Höchst. In the café, you feel like you are sitting directly in …

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7.10 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.46 km

2.92 km

252 m

221 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

2.61 km

1.22 km

345 m

229 m

Elevation

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Comments

June 18, 2026

This loop through Höchst with its charming half-timbered houses is pleasantly short. The route is suitable for every fitness level and also for a relaxed afternoon with the family. A special feature along the way: a section takes you across the Main river with a small ferry, adding a touch of adventure

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