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The Top 20 Attractions in the Taunus

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Taunus. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Taunus is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Niederwald Monument

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The imposing Niederwald Monument is located above the town of Rüdesheim. The monument commemorates the unification of Germany in 1871. The construction of the monument took six years. The Niederwald …

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View of Großer Feldberg from Altkönig

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Once you have made the climb through the scree, you are in a somehow mystical place.
Especially when the weather is bad and it is hazy, foggy and the surrounding area is covered in clouds.

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Großer Feldberg Summit

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Summer, like winter - always worth a hike for the view, the cyclists or anything else that has worked its way up there.

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Rupperts Gorge

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The path leads at the most beautiful point through the stream bed, sometimes with wire ropes to hold on to. A bit challenging, but really worth it! Can also be done with dogs.

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View of the Loreley Rock

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Between the Mouse Tower in Bingen and the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, 29 castles, palaces or castle ruins tell of the important history of the Middle Rhine Valley. Kings, princes, …

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Großer Feldberg Summit

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The Große Feldberg is not only the highest peak of the Taunus, but of the entire Rhenish Slate Mountains. The information about its exact height varies between 879 and 881 …

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Anita's Fuchstanz

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Actually THE place to stop off on the way to or coming from the Großer Feldberg and the Altkönig. Always full, very popular with hikers and bikers! Also managed in winter.

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Old Lahn bridge with castle view

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Beautiful, old arch bridge over the Lahn, from which you have a great view of the castle and Runkel. Right next door there is an ice cream parlor, where you can eat a delicious ice cream.

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Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn

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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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Lahn Valley Cycle Route near Nassau

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The Lahn is a very beautiful bike path

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Taunus

Niederwald Monument

View of Großer Feldberg from Altkönig

Großer Feldberg Summit

Rupperts Gorge

View of the Loreley Rock

Großer Feldberg Summit

Anita's Fuchstanz

Old Lahn bridge with castle view

Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn

Lahn Valley Cycle Route near Nassau

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