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Emperor's Temple, Eppstein – Eppstein — Old Town and Castle loop from Kelkheim-Münster

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Emperor's Temple, Eppstein – Eppstein — Old Town and Castle loop from Kelkheim-Münster

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Emperor's Temple, Eppstein – Eppstein — Old Town and Castle loop from Kelkheim-Münster

05:50

19.7km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.20 km

Großer Mannstein (Staufenschwur Lookout)

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A really great vantage point with a view of Kelkheim (Fischbach), the Frankfurt skyline, the large Feldberg and on nice days to the Odenwald!

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5.42 km

View of Eppstein from the rocky outcrop

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Here you have a wonderful view over Eppstein.

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5.46 km

View of Eppstein from Mendelssohn Rock

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Nice place even without a memorial stone

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5.69 km

Emperor's Temple, Eppstein

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From the castle town of Eppstein, high up on the slope of the Staufen, you can see a classic temple like from the time of the ancient Greeks. Those who …

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7.32 km

Eppstein Castle Ruins

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Nice unobstructed view of the Eppstein Castle

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7.69 km

View of Eppstein Castle

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Also looked worth seeing in the dark.

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7.89 km

Eppstein — Old Town and Castle

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Eppstein is worth a visit: The train station is an ideal starting or finishing point for a cycling or mountain bike tour in the Taunus. Its restaurants invite you to …

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14.2 km

keltischer Ringwall Alteburg

Archaeological Site

14.6 km

Observation Tower at Ringwall Lorsbach

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The tower at the ringfort stands at the top of a meadow slope northwest of Lorsbach. From there, one has a panoramic view over Lorsbach and the Lorsbach Valley.

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.88 km

3.76 km

750 m

569 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.65 km

5.06 km

3.04 km

2.47 km

1.99 km

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

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Comments

February 9, 2025,Wanderbare Heimat / RW Eppstein, Gundelpfad / ⛅️

Perfect day trip in the Taunus with great views and a stop at the Gundelstube.🦊

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October 13, 2024,Bahai Tempel – Kaisertempel Runde von Eppstein

The goal for today was the Bahá'í Temple in Hofheim-Langenhein🏛️
After an architectural competition in 1956 and the laying of the foundation stone in 1960, the inauguration took place in 1964 (July 4).
The Bahá'í Faith originated in Persia in the middle of the 19th century. In around 200 years it developed into a world religion that has members of …

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September 23, 2021,Der Gundelpfad – Kaisertempel Runde von Eppstein

I had wanted to run the Gundel Path tour for a long time, but I wasn't sure whether my condition was sufficient for it.

The circular route begins directly at the parking lot of the Eppstein train station (free parking👍🏻).
The last picture is basically the beginning and is not so easy to find because everything is overgrown = natural. …

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October 8, 2022,🇩🇪 Taunus erleben: Runde ab Kelkheim mit Kaisertempel und Burg Eppstein

My first tour in the Taunus, thanks for the inspiration outdoor magazine.
The weather was better than predicted, clouds alternated with sun. I parked on the outskirts of Kelkheim. From there it's a nice walk through the forest up to Staufen, from where you have a wonderful view of the Taunus hills and back to Frankfurt. On the way down …

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April 27, 2022,Eppstein - Großer Mannstein - Baha'i-Tempel

The start of this beautiful tour is at the Eppstein train station, from there it goes through the old town up to the castle.
Unfortunately, it is currently completely closed due to renovation work, but the bypass through the moat is also well worth seeing.
On the outskirts, things really get down to business: the steepest ascent of the entire …

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July 10, 2022,Aussichtsreiche Tour über Fischbach, Eppstein und Lorsbach ab Münster

I had planned the tour about two years ago, but in the end it was always a bit too long for me - actually, my comfortable distance is around 10-15 kilometers. But on the weekend it was time - the Sunday wasn't too warm either - and I tackled the almost 20km. Actually, I was hoping for even more beautiful …

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April 28, 2022,Erste Komoot Wanderung Revival 😍Eppstein Runde

Decided to go on the really nice tour which is my first recorded Komoot Tour again
It is practically on the doorstep and why always wander into the distance...😀
It always offers beautiful views of Eppstein, a fabulous panorama from the Feldberg to downtown Mainhattan from the Gr. Mannstein and the only Bahai temple in Europe.
A lot in one …

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May 29, 2025,Wanderung Wandervögel Taunus Eppstein-Lorsbach

Great photos by Wandermatz Willy, as well as by Heribert and Paul

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Emperor's Temple, Eppstein – Eppstein — Old Town and Castle loop from Kelkheim-Münster

Großer Mannstein (Staufenschwur Lookout)

View of Eppstein from the rocky outcrop

View of Eppstein from Mendelssohn Rock

Emperor's Temple, Eppstein

Eppstein Castle Ruins

View of Eppstein Castle

Eppstein — Old Town and Castle

Observation Tower at Ringwall Lorsbach

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