Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Taunusstein
Altenstein Rock Formation
Germany
Hesse
Darmstadt District
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Taunusstein
Altenstein Rock Formation
Altenstein Rock Formation
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 220 out of 230 hikers
Location: Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to Altenstein Rock Formation
- Easy
5.0
(5)
22
Eiserne Hand Station – Altenstein Rock Formation loop from Taunusstein01:14
4.43km
90m
Intermediate4.5
(52)
211
Kneipp Basin at Gehrner Bach – Altenstein Rock Formation loop from Alt-Klarenthal04:33
16.0km
360m
Expert4.0
(4)
46
Nerobergbahn Funicular – Monopteros Temple on Neroberg loop from Nordost06:03
20.5km
560m
Tips
In the middle of the forest you suddenly come across the Altenstein. With its height of up to 5m, it does not fall short. In the past people's festivals were held at the Wehener population and served as a quarry for the construction of the Aarstraße.
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•August 29, 2018
The Altenstein rock formation (natural monument) is located on the Altenstein mountain, on a "Rehbock" circular route.
translated by•February 4, 2023
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Location: Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany
Best Hikes to Altenstein Rock Formation
- Easy
5.0
(5)
22
Eiserne Hand Station – Altenstein Rock Formation loop from Taunusstein01:14
4.43km
90m
Intermediate4.5
(52)
211
Kneipp Basin at Gehrner Bach – Altenstein Rock Formation loop from Alt-Klarenthal04:33
16.0km
360m
Expert4.0
(4)
46
Nerobergbahn Funicular – Monopteros Temple on Neroberg loop from Nordost06:03
20.5km
560m
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