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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Königstein castle ruins loop from Königstein im Taunus

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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Königstein castle ruins loop from Königstein im Taunus

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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Königstein castle ruins loop from Königstein im Taunus

01:35

5.50km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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440 m

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the middle of the 14th century. Although it is significantly smaller than the neighboring castle in Königstein, it is still worth a visit. From …

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566 m

View from Dettweiler Temple

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The Dettweiler Temple is located 200 meters from the Falkenstein Castle ruins, hidden in the dense deciduous forest. It offers a fantastic view of the Rhine-Main plain. The "Dettweiler Temple" …

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1.08 km

View of Königstein and Königstein Castle from Hildablick

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The Hildablick in Königstein im Taunus is a beautiful viewpoint, formerly known as the Hilda Temple. It offers a breathtaking view of Königstein and the surrounding Taunus Mountains.

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1.17 km

Ascent to Falkenstein Castle

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Well-developed hiking trail to Falkenstein Castle. That's fun.

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2.09 km

Main Street, Königstein

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Königstein Castle is preparing for Halloween, so the construction site barriers weren't that great if you want to look at a castle and have paid for admission.

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2.53 km

Königstein castle ruins

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Königstein Castle was probably built in the 11th century and served to secure the important imperial road between Frankfurt and Cologne. At the end of the 18th century, the castle …

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3.27 km

Immanuel Church, Königstein

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Königstein's Protestant church was built in 1888 as a neo-Gothic church. At that time, it served as a court church for the newly formed parish and the members of the …

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4.55 km

Moss-covered rock formations in Falkensteiner Wald

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Beautiful circular routes through a rocky landscape with a beautiful forest.

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5.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.91 km

1.89 km

1.02 km

354 m

334 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.00 km

955 m

905 m

420 m

260 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 5 June

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28 %

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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Königstein castle ruins loop from Königstein im Taunus

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle

View from Dettweiler Temple

View of Königstein and Königstein Castle from Hildablick

Ascent to Falkenstein Castle

Main Street, Königstein

Königstein castle ruins

Immanuel Church, Königstein

Moss-covered rock formations in Falkensteiner Wald

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