Onto the train, out into the snow – winter hiking for all ages in the Rhine-Main
Hiking Collection by Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund
7
Tours
16:51 h
36.5 mi
4,375 ft
As cosy as it is inside on cold winter days, at some point the urge to move becomes too much. Properly wrapped up, a walk in the fresh air is simply good for you, isn't it? In this Collection, we recommend seven hikes in the Rhine-Main region that are ideal outings for the whole family.
The trails offer lots of fun for young and old alike – perfect for a few active hours in a snowy winter wonderland. Best of all, you can easily reach all the start points by public transport. This means you can leave the car behind and save yourself the trouble of scraping off the windows. Instead, pack a sledge.
The hikes are all planned so that children will also have fun. From the wildlife park and the fairytale forest to the adventure trail – the hikes offer plenty of variety and interest for kids. Adults will also get their money's worth and can enjoy wonderful views, experience the tranquillity of nature and simply switch off.
All the routes can be reached by the buses and trains of the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsgesellschaft. Thanks to this, you can act on the spur of the moment, choosing whether you feel more like exploring the Taunus or the Odenwald at the drop of a hat.
It might also be worth checking the weather forecast in advance to see where there is more snow. Of course, a glittering winter forest will add the finishing touch to your trip. Beside, what child – or adult for that matter – doesn't love to make a snow angel or have a snowball fight?
The winter days are short, so it’s important to make the most of the sunlight hours and get active. A short hike with the family is a real treat during the holiday season. Along the routes, there are usually places to stop and warm up. On freezing cold days, we recommend taking an insulated flask with a hot beverage in your backpack.
So, treat yourself and your kids to something wholesome and enjoy the winter outdoors. The next hike is only a short train or bus ride away and with the RMVgo app you have the perfect planning companion with all the best timetable information: sites.rmv.de/en/rmvgo
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- Intermediate01:293.02 mi2.0 mph550 ft550 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Would you like to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours and stretch your legs in the forest? Then off to the Taunus! From Frankfurt you can get out of the big city and into the idyllic nature near Hohemark in just under an hour with the S5 and the U3. On this hike, which is almost…
- Expert01:573.52 mi1.8 mph900 ft900 ftExpert Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
What's nicer than zooming down the slope on a sunny winter's day? You're never really too old for that. We have selected a short winter hike on the Wasserkuppe near Abtsroda for you, which you can combine wonderfully with a subsequent toboggan run. So: On the sledges, get set, go!
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- Expert02:385.80 mi2.2 mph625 ft625 ftExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Are you aiming high? Then this nine-kilometer tour near Fulda is just right for you. There are a few meters of altitude waiting for you on the way, but you can start the hike in a relaxed manner. Only a crisp, but short ascent to the Rauschenberg awaits you - but you can simply skip it if that's too…
- Intermediate02:536.33 mi2.2 mph725 ft725 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Things get wild on this six-kilometre hike. There is a lot to discover in the Hofheim am Taunus wildlife park, fallow deer and wild boar feel at home in the enclosures in the forest. The hike starts at the train station in the tranquil town of Hofheim, just a 20-minute train ride from Frankfurt Central…
- Intermediate02:466.11 mi2.2 mph650 ft650 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Would you like some fairytale stories? Then a hike along the fairy tale path near Höchst in the Odenwald is the right program for you. The theme trail, which is almost ten kilometers long, starts at the train station in Höchst. You can easily reach the tranquil town in the Odenwald by train from Darmstadt…
- Intermediate03:076.85 mi2.2 mph775 ft775 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This promising hike takes you to the 305 meter high Hangelstein northeast of Gießen. It belongs to the Vorderen Vogelsberg and, like the Vogelsberg itself, is of volcanic origin. The Hangelstein consists mainly of basalt, on your hike you can discover some special rock formations here and there. The…
- Intermediate02:014.83 mi2.4 mph150 ft150 ftIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The sun is shining, the snow is glistening - let's get out into nature. This almost seven-kilometer round offers you the best hiking fun around the Kinzigtalsperre near Steinau an der Straße. The “Ardeas Lake World” adventure trail runs around the lake. At a total of 16 stations, the kids can let off…
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance36.5 mi
- Duration16:51 h
- Elevation4,375 ft
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