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Rettershof Nature Trail – Woogtal Pond, Königstein loop from Kelkheim-Hornau

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Rettershof Nature Trail – Woogtal Pond, Königstein loop from Kelkheim-Hornau

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Rettershof Nature Trail – Woogtal Pond, Königstein loop from Kelkheim-Hornau

03:25

12.7km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Rombachtal und auf dem Bangert bei Königstein

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.17 km

Braubachweiher

Lake

2.53 km

Braubach Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A very beautiful valley that leads from Hornau up to Schneidhain with a moderate incline. However, the Braubach is only a very narrow moat - no idea whether it was …

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3.98 km

Rettershof Nature Trail

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Along the short nature trail, lovingly designed information boards show the flora and fauna of the forest's inhabitants.

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7.50 km

The Liederbach originates west of Königstein im Taunus near the Königstein castle ruins. Here the Rombach and Reichenbach flow together and form the Liederbach.
Unfortunately, when we visited, the stream bed had dried up due to the long dry period.

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7.56 km

Woogtal Pond, Königstein

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Very nice pond, which shows beautiful reflections in the right light in autumn. d2exd72xrrp1s7.cloudfront.net/www/000/1k5/1c/1ci7eowgbh00x1r0ynqgm9lzrs3xyvsrzu-uhi43084209/0?width=3072&height=2304&crop=&q=70

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9.12 km

Historischer Mühlgraben

Ruins

9.76 km

View of Königstein Castle from the meadow

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Very nice area, the view of the castle awesome

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10.5 km

Liederbach Stream Benches

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A hotspot especially in summer - extremely popular with small children and dog owners

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10.7 km

Liederbach Valley

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On the way to or from the Rote Mühle you come through the Liederbachtal, a really beautiful landscape that you roam here.

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11.2 km

Farm Stand With Fresh Produce

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A small roadside stand with fresh fruit and vegetables from the neighboring farm. It's especially well-stocked during the summer months.

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12.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

2.03 km

1.49 km

340 m

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.64 km

2.90 km

1.15 km

930 m

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 5 July

31°C

17°C

7 %

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Rettershof Nature Trail – Woogtal Pond, Königstein loop from Kelkheim-Hornau

Braubach Valley

Rettershof Nature Trail

Woogtal Water Wheel

Woogtal Pond, Königstein

View of Königstein Castle from the meadow

Liederbach Stream Benches

Liederbach Valley

Farm Stand With Fresh Produce

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