View of the Weiltal Valley – Vogelburg Hochtaunus loop from Weilrod

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View of the Weiltal Valley – Vogelburg Hochtaunus loop from Weilrod

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View of the Weiltal Valley – Vogelburg Hochtaunus loop from Weilrod

02:53

10.2km

210m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 km

View of the Weiltal Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

In this section of the Schinderhannesweg you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Weiltal

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3.44 km

This fountain reminded me of the one in Rod an der Weil. The fountain regulations are posted on both fountains. According to the Wikipedia article, both fountains were made by Buderus in Audenschmiede.

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3.53 km

St. Margaret’s Catholic Baroque Church (Hasselbach)

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The first parish church in Hasselbach burned down on October 22, 1749. The current church was rebuilt between 1751 and 1752. The inauguration took place on July 13, 1752. The …

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4.84 km

Vogelburg Hochtaunus

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More than 700 birds live in the Vogelburg in a total of 37 houses and accessible free-flight facilities. These include parrots such as macaws, blue-fronted parrots, gray parrots, red-faced and …

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7.13 km

Fish Ponds on the Eichelbach

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The Eichelbach flows down to Weil, this into the Lahn. You can wonderfully follow the Radel to the mouth.

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8.05 km

Hiking Along the Eichelbach

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9.66 km

Water Fountain in Rod an der Weil

Highlight • Structure

Unfortunately, it doesn't exist anymore

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10.00 km

Historic Parsonage in Rod an der Weil

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The rectory in Rod an der Weil is one of the oldest rectories in Germany. The bar inscription from 1522 says that this year the beautiful two-story technical upper floor …

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

2.96 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

6.13 km

3.51 km

482 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

6°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2022,Loop Rod an der Weil mit Marienkapelle und Vogelburg (Kompass „Taunus“ Nr. 29)

Varied round on z. T. historical pilgrimage routes, through colorful mixed forests, with impressive distant views.
The round follows hike no. 29 from the Kompass hiking guide "Taunus" and passes Rod an der Weil, Hasselbach, the Marienkapelle, the Vogelburg and the Eichelbacher Hof (which we skipped this time).
Attention - the original hiking trail has been diverted at one point, …

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June 14, 2025,Rund um die Vogelburg 🦜 bei Hasselbach im Taunus ⛰️

Today, the path was a means to an end. An easy path, lots of asphalt and gravel, and a gentle climb. The destination was the bird castle. 🦜 I'd been meaning to go there for years, and today I finally made it and added a few kilometers. 😊 The castle was worth it. 😊 You can see an incredible number …

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August 10, 2023,Schöne Aussicht – Fischteiche am Eichelbach Runde von Rod an der Weil

Beautiful, varied route, but no gastronomy (anymore) along the way.

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November 27, 2022,Taunus 🥾 🥾 - Weiltalweg "Schleife Hasselbach"

In part, the path is also a stage of the Bad Camberger "Kercheweg". Unfortunately, everything related to "Kerche" was closed. 😇
Silence about my Komoot "abbreviations" 😂.

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