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Taunus Extrem

Taunus Extrem

cb1m005 planned a hike

March 27, 2022

Taunus Extrem

Hard

05:20

17.8km

3.3km/h

530m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Waypoints

Quarter-hour bench and entrance to the Gundelhardt forest nature trail

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Really interesting tree species, for someone who is happy to be able to differentiate between oaks, beeches and firs.

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2.51 km

Sauer Cross

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Very nice stone cross.
Donated by Fam Sauer in 1814 and renewed by their son Peter and wife in 1884.

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3.96 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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4.02 km

Ascent to the Imperial Temple

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The narrow strip of asphalt meanders along rock formations up the western slope of the Staufen. Here, high gradient percentages are achieved, especially in the lower section. But the effort …

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5.95 km

Schwarzbach in Eppstein

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You can walk many meters along the Schwarzbach, also here in Eppstein

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7.09 km

Eppstein Tunnel Steam Locomotive Mural

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Right next to the new railway tunnel you can still see the old tunnel and a piece of rail in front of it.

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7.24 km

Pioneer Temple (Tin Temple) Viewing Pavilion

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Historical shelter and viewing pavilion from 1889.

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7.50 km

Clara-Hilde Rock Viewpoint

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You shouldn't drive past here! You're not on the run.

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7.91 km

Forest Trail Between Eppstein and Judenkopf

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Nice trail to Eppstein. Initially S0 later S1

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10.6 km

View of the Frankfurt skyline

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We are here at the "Skyline View" lookout point below the Judenkopf summit.
The view here, through the forest clearing, of the Mainhattan skyline is absolutely impressive 🤩
The small …

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11.9 km

Mobile forestry school

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Dealing with trees and wood is also something that needs to be learned.
The Mobile Forestry School is an offer specifically for Hessian forest owners. In addition to imparting knowledge …

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12.4 km

View of the Frankfurt skyline from the Bahá'í Temple

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Beautiful meadow hill (orchard meadow) with a fantastic view of the skyline of Mainhattan!

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13.2 km

Birch Growing from Tree Stump

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A wonderful example of how dead wood comes back to life!
The wind or a bird probably planted a birch tree in a root stump left behind by clearing work, which has now reached a height of two meters.

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13.9 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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14.9 km

Zimmerplatz Fountain, Lorsbach

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Fountain with a small stream

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15.5 km

Narrow forest path near Lorsbach

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Nice narrow path near Lorsbach

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17.0 km

The Gundelhard was built in 1910 by the Lorsbach building contractor
Georg Fuchs. Initially, only non-alcoholic beverages were permitted.

After the building was expanded, alcoholic beverages could also be sold from 1929 onwards.

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17.4 km

Zauberwald Kelkheim (Fairy Tale Forest)

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As the Taunus Nachrichten wrote so beautifully in 2017:
In the last few weeks and months, maybe even years, some strollers have rubbed their eyes - a piece of forest …

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17.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.78 km

989 m

975 m

941 m

630 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

4.13 km

4.07 km

2.55 km

2.52 km

197 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Taunus Extrem

Quarter-hour bench and entrance to the Gundelhardt forest nature trail

Sauer Cross

Emperor's Temple, Eppstein

Ascent to the Imperial Temple

Schwarzbach in Eppstein

Eppstein Tunnel Steam Locomotive Mural

Pioneer Temple (Tin Temple) Viewing Pavilion

Clara-Hilde Rock Viewpoint

Forest Trail Between Eppstein and Judenkopf

View of the Frankfurt skyline

Mobile forestry school

View of the Frankfurt skyline from the Bahá'í Temple

Birch Growing from Tree Stump

Observation Tower at Ringwall Lorsbach

Zimmerplatz Fountain, Lorsbach

Narrow forest path near Lorsbach

Waldgasthof Gundelhard

Zauberwald Kelkheim (Fairy Tale Forest)

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