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Darmstadt District

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Taunusstein

Altenstein

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Altenstein

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Altenstein

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    • Location: Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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    August 29, 2018

    Hiking

    In the middle of the forest you suddenly come across the Altenstein. With its height of up to 5m, it does not fall short. In the past people's festivals were held at the Wehener population and served as a quarry for the construction of the Aarstraße.
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    June 1, 2020

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    Altenstein natural monument near Taunusstein Iron hand
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    February 4, 2023

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    The Altenstein rock formation (natural monument) is located on the Altenstein mountain, on a "Rehbock" circular route.
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    Altenstein – Villa in the Valley loop from Klarenthal

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    Nerobergbahn Funicular – Monopteros on the Neroberg loop from Wiesbaden

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    View of Hohe Wurzel – View of Hohe Wurzel loop from Taunusstein

    11.1km

    03:06

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 490 m

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    Location: Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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