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: July 16, 2025

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155 m

Eiserne Hand Station

Seen from Wiesbaden, the lowest point over the main Taunus ridge was a cut called the Iron Hand. It is about 100 meters lower than the surrounding, heavily wooded Taunus …

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Waldgeist Zur Eisernen Hand

The Iron Hand is a mountain pass on the main Taunus ridge.

The forest restaurant "Waldgeist zur Eisern Hand" is located at a former and now closed train station.

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359 m

Abandoned Tracks of the Aartalbahn

Best to explore on a hike over the main Taunus ridge!

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763 m

Haus Hubertus

Haus Hubertus used to be known as "the brown house".

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3.82 km

Waldgeist zur Eisernen Hand Private Parking

Basically looks like a public car park, and is also used for hiking, but is signposted as a private car park.

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3.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

508 m

427 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

529 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Eiserne Hand Station – Haus Hubertus loop from Taunusstein

Eiserne Hand Station

Waldgeist Zur Eisernen Hand

Abandoned Tracks of the Aartalbahn

Haus Hubertus

Waldgeist zur Eisernen Hand Private Parking

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