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Idstein

Idstein Residence Palace (Residenzschloss Idstein)

Castles

Darmstadt District

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Idstein

Idstein Residence Palace (Residenzschloss Idstein)

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Idstein Residence Palace (Residenzschloss Idstein)

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Location: Idstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. View over Walsdorf – Idstein Old Town loop from Bad Camberg

25.4km

01:38

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fischbachtal Valley – Idstein Old Town loop from Idstein (Taunus)

38.6km

02:53

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Idstein Old Town – View of Großer Feldberg loop from Bad Camberg

41.2km

02:54

490m

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Veronika 2020

August 23, 2023

At the beginning of the 17th century, Idstein Castle was built in the Renaissance style at the time of Prince Georg August Samuel von Nassau-Idstein (1665-1721). The master builder was the German architect, chief building director and master builder of fortresses, Johann Maximilian von Welsch (1671-1745), an important representative of baroque fortress construction. In 1714 the interior work was completed in a baroque style. With the death of the prince, the Nassau-Idstein line came to an end. The principality passed to Prince Karl von Nassau-Usingen (1712-1775). He made Schloss Biebrich (Biebrich was incorporated into Wiesbaden on October 28, 1926) his residence.
The castle was renovated from 1988 to 1992 and today the Pestalozzi School is housed there as a grammar school for the Rheingau-Taunus district. The castle can be visited as part of guided tours (May to October) on fixed dates. Information can be obtained from the Tourist Information in Idstein.
taunuswelten.de/sehenswert/residenzschloss-idstein

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Christian aus S.

August 30, 2023

The former residential palace has been used as a school building since the post-war period. I was even allowed to sit here for four years

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🚴‍♂️ Klaus 🥾 🛤️ 🌴

October 18, 2025

The Idstein Residence Palace – a must-see for cyclists on the Ems and Wörsbach Valley Circuit, even if it means a few extra meters of climbing. Imagine arriving from the relaxed valleys and suddenly finding yourself in front of this massive Renaissance splendor of the Nassau counts. The great thing is: The palace is located directly above the fantastic half-timbered old town, so grab your bike and hold on to the handlebars, as it's a bit of an uphill climb, but the view from the palace grounds is well worth the reward! You can lock up your bike for a short while and immerse yourself in history, as the palace now houses a high school – a living history lesson! And don't forget the Witches' Tower right next door; it's the oldest part of the complex and offers the best photo opportunity. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely ride through the alleys with the Leaning House and the Killinger House – a perfect contrast to everyday cycling! A truly obligatory stop for culture and photos.

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Location: Idstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Idstein Residence Palace (Residenzschloss Idstein)

1. View over Walsdorf – Idstein Old Town loop from Bad Camberg

2. Fischbachtal Valley – Idstein Old Town loop from Idstein (Taunus)

3. Idstein Old Town – View of Großer Feldberg loop from Bad Camberg

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