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Germany
Hesse
Hochtaunuskreis
Königstein im Taunus

View from Dettweiler Temple – Ruins of Falkenstein Castle loop from Königstein (Taunus)

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Germany
Hesse
Hochtaunuskreis
Königstein im Taunus

View from Dettweiler Temple – Ruins of Falkenstein Castle loop from Königstein (Taunus)

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View from Dettweiler Temple – Ruins of Falkenstein Castle loop from Königstein (Taunus)

01:31

5.16km

150m

Hiking

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: May 16, 2026

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Burghain - Falkenstein

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

578 m

Königstein Old Town

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The Königstein spa gardens with a first-class view of the castle

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696 m

3

1.30 km

View of the ruins of Königstein Castle

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brilliant view over Königstein, perfect spot to photograph the town and castle

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4

1.52 km

Ascent to Falkenstein Castle

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Well-developed hiking trail to Falkenstein Castle. That's fun.

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5

1.58 km

Stone steps to the Hildablick

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Imagine the stone steps to Hildablick were the secret steps to a dwarf fortress! Each step is painstakingly carved and polished by tiny dwarf artisans. As you climb the stairs, …

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2.19 km

Beech tree with large burl (Burghain - Falkenstein)

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This tree wart is gigantic and also very artistic from the surface texture. Don't drive against it.

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2.40 km

View from Dettweiler Temple

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The Dettweiler Temple is located 200 meters from the Falkenstein Castle ruins, hidden in the dense deciduous forest. It offers a fantastic view of the Rhine-Main plain. The "Dettweiler Temple" …

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2.56 km

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle

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Falkenstein Castle was probably built in the middle of the 14th century. Although it is significantly smaller than the neighboring castle in Königstein, it is still worth a visit. From …

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5.16 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.18 km

1.80 km

635 m

337 m

200 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

945 m

806 m

379 m

239 m

211 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

58 %

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