Hikes in Katzenelnbogen

Starting from the Fischbach Valley, the trail takes us around the Wolfskopf. Pleasantly quiet forest paths and sweeping panoramic views round out the route. Ideal for anyone who appreciates peace and quiet and unspoiled nature.

Starting from Mittelfischbach, we hike through quiet, sunlit forests, enjoy wide panoramic views to the Taunus, and discover exciting historical backgrounds along the way.

From Heideberg, the trail leads over the Ergenstein to the Fortuna Mine and the Hibernia limestone quarry. Passing by the imposing Hohlenfels Castle, the hiking trail is lined with scenic overlooks and rest areas.

From Heideberg, the trail leads through the Hohlenfelsbach Valley to the Fortuna Mine and the Hibernia Limestone Quarry. Passing the imposing Hohlenfels Castle, the trail is lined with scenic overlooks and rest areas.

The Sprudelweg round starts in Hahnstätten district Zollhaus, at the large parking lot (Kulturhaus Kreml). It is recommended to do the circular hike clockwise.

The Rhein-Taunus Nature Park is left behind. Cross-country, it goes to the Nassau Nature Park and through the beautiful Jammer Valley. This river hike ends at Arnstein Abbey.

We hike past modern wind turbines on trails of the Nordic Fitness Park through the Einrich, a landscape in the western Hintertaunus.

Great route for nature lovers and connoisseurs. From the height of Kördorf, this hike first takes us through the town of Katzenelnbogen with some beautiful half-timbered houses. Soon after, we walk into the wild romantic Dörsbachtal valley, partly accessible only on foot. Along narrow paths, it goes along this beautiful brook, sometimes uphill, sometimes downhill, sometimes over stair paths. You are completely in nature, far away from hustle and traffic noise.

When planning, I noticed that there are incredibly many former mills in the region. That made me curious. So I started in the Jammertal at the Brückenmühle heading towards Hasenbach. Wide paths between fields and forest allowed for a good start, and right from the beginning this panoramic view was uplifting. Even before I reached Hasenbach, the sequence of mills continued after the Brückenmühle, starting with the Öhlmühle, followed by the Neumühle, Uhu's Mühle, Hasenmühle, Stemmelmühle, Altbäckersmühle, Obermühle, Dennermühle, Mittelmühle, Untermühle, Neubäckersmühle up to Kloster Arnstein. All mills appeared to be privately owned, some inhabited, others seemed to be under renovation or abandoned. In between, the Hasenbach flows into the Dörsbach... From there, it continued on the left side in the valley of the Dörsbach until it disappears into the Lahn, up to Obernhof. The ascent to the Kanzel is worthwhile and is rewarded with a view of Kloster Arnstein, the Lahn, and far into the surroundings. Back on the other side of the Dörsbach there were more destinations - the summit cross Liselei and the 19-Hole Gorge. Both should not be missed! I can fully recommend the hike through these valleys. Varied, beautiful landscape and plant diversity, some climbs, but great panoramas and fast descents. In summer, the valley offers pleasant coolness. For resting, playing, and romping, there are designated rest areas with tables, benches, and partly small huts providing ample opportunity. The streams carried enough water, but were not too deep, providing adequate access... an Eldorado not only for children! I definitely recommend sturdy footwear as well as surefootedness and a head for heights. There are some narrow paths, a few slightly exposed sections, though Kanzel and summit cross can be omitted. One or two trail sections provide the necessary safety with ropes and railings.

Easy hike through field and forest