Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Start point

Train Station

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493 m

Höchst Old Town

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The Höchst old town with the castle and castle square is a must-see. The cute and crooked old houses, the castle square with three rest stops and the castle with its park (including a café) are super nice.

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785 m

Höchst City Wall

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The entire main front of the former Höchster Stadtbefestigung is relatively well preserved and has only recently been restored. The landside parts of the city wall, however, were already removed …

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899 m

Höchst Main Ferry – Walter Kolb

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Note on ferry times (as of 2022):
Generally NO ferry service on Mondays (excursions only!)
April to September: Tue-Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun/public holidays 10 a.m. to 6 …

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2.53 km

Boardwalk through the Schwanheim Dune

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Like southern Europe in the middle of Frankfurt. A small but very nice hike that you can enjoy with all your senses.

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2.96 km

Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk

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This inland dune can be found in the west of Frankfurt-Schwanheim. The dune has been a nature reserve since 1984 and is a popular recreational area for the people of …

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4.21 km

Bench with a view of the Schwanheimer Meadows

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9.90 km

View of Höchst

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View of Höchst and the horse farm.

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10.6 km

Main Ferry Höchst

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This is the only way to cross the Main with dry feet. Please note: the ferry does not operate on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

1.82 km

1.06 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.77 km

2.43 km

499 m

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 April

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11°C

19 %

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Höchst Old Town – Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk loop from Frankfurt-Höchst

Höchst Old Town

Höchst City Wall

Höchst Main Ferry – Walter Kolb

Boardwalk through the Schwanheim Dune

Schwanheimer Dune Boardwalk

Bench with a view of the Schwanheimer Meadows

View of Höchst

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