ニーダーンハウゼンの洞窟・トップ20

ブルク・ファルケンシュタイン（歴史的にはノイ・ファルケンシュタインとも呼ばれる）の城跡は、タウヌス地方のケーニヒシュタイン地区ファルケンシュタインにある、標高約450メートルの場所に位置しています。この地域を象徴する際立った、遠くからも見えるランドマークとされており、波乱に満ちた歴史を持っています。 この要塞は、14世紀半ばにボーランデン・ファルケンシュタイン領主によって、古いニュリングス城の基礎壁のすぐ隣に建設され、1364年に初めて文書に記録されました。ナッソー伯爵家やクロンベルク伯爵家など、様々な貴族家系が短期間で入れ替わった後、この施設は1500年頃に包括的な近代化の段階を迎えました。この時期に、近代的な防御施設、2つの大砲塔、そして今日まで残る高さ18メートルの特徴的な「バター樽」様式の主塔が建設されました。 三十年戦争の後、この防御施設は次第にその戦略的重要性を失いました。1780年頃から最終的に放棄され、建物の部分が石切り場として利用されたため、徐々に廃墟へと姿を変えていきました。歴史的な城壁の意図的な解体は、1842年になってようやく阻止されました。1945年以降、保護された地域は自治体（現在はケーニヒシュタイン市）の所有となり、以来、地元の郷土史協会の多大な財政的支援を受けて、継続的に維持・修復されています。現在、本丸の丘は人気の観光地となっており、開館月（3月から10月）には、ライン・マイン平野とタウヌス地方の印象的なパノラマビューを訪問者に提供しています。

Rettershof is a historic estate in the Fischbach district of Kelkheim, now a popular local recreation and excursion destination offering restaurants, equestrian activities, nature, and events. Originally, the property was founded in 1146 as the Premonstratensian Retters Monastery; after its dissolution in 1559, it developed into an agricultural estate with various owners. In the 19th century, the Englishman Frederik Arnold Rodewald acquired the estate and had a grand manor house built in the English Tudor style between 1884 and 1885. This building still forms the heart of the complex and has been owned by the city of Kelkheim since the early 1980s. Today, Rettershof comprises: • the Rettershof Castle Hotel with its historic charm, • the country inn "Zum fröhlichen Landmann" (The Merry Farmer), • a modern equestrian center with an indoor riding arena and paddocks, • expansive meadows, orchards, and woodlands. Rettershof also serves as a venue for markets, festivals, concerts, and harvest and cultural events, attracting many visitors from the region. In short: Rettershof combines medieval monastery and estate history with a modern recreational and cultural landscape – ideal for walks, horseback riding, events, and excursions in the Taunus region.

From Falkenstein Castle you have an impressive view of Frankfurt. On a clear day, the view extends to the skyline and far into the surrounding area. A worthwhile stop on the hike.

The Ratsstuben in Königstein im Taunus is a lovingly maintained half-timbered house with a long tradition as a restaurant. It is located in the heart of the old town, right next to the old town hall, and offers typical Greek dishes as well as regional specialties such as the old town plate, castle plate and the Ratsstuben plate. The restaurant has 60 seats in the restaurant, 30-35 seats in the extra room and 25 seats in the garden.

The Old Town Hall in Königstein, originally built around 1255, has been the town museum since 1968. It shows the history of the region with finds, models and the highlight, a model of the Königstein Fortress from 1790. A must for history buffs.

The building was originally built around 1255 as the lower gate of Königstein Castle. On July 22, 1655, the town received the building free of charge from the sovereign, the Archbishop of Mainz, Johann Philipp von Schönborn. The destruction of the Thirty Years' War had caused the house to deteriorate to the point that only the massive substructure could be used. The current building was built on this basement in half-timbered construction. It was completed in 1673 and was used as the town hall until 1909. The Königstein Castle and Town Museum has been housed in the old town hall since 1968. The museum deals with the historical development of the region and the town of Königstein. Finds, models, drawings, pictures, tools, coins and everyday objects from many centuries up to the present day are on display. Source: Wikipedia

The property consists of two half-timbered houses supposedly built in 1654 and restored after 1792 and a solidly constructed front building (formerly the Messer Inn) built in 1870. Bordered to the west by the Höhenbach. Source: https://denkxweb.denkmalpflege-hessen.de/100780/

Monster view not only of the skyline of Mainhattan!!!