Idstein Old Town – Großer Feldberg Summit loop from Idstein (Taunus)

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Idstein

Idstein Old Town – Großer Feldberg Summit loop from Idstein (Taunus)

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Idstein Old Town – Großer Feldberg Summit loop from Idstein (Taunus)

03:28

41.5km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 20.5 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Idstein Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Idstein is a pearl in Hesse and always worth a visit.
Idstein [ˈɪtʃtaɪn] is a town in the Rheingau-Taunus district in Hesse, Germany. It is located in the Taunus, north of the state capital Wiesbaden, and fulfills the function of a medium-sized center according to Hessian regional planning.
In 2015, Idstein was awarded the honorary title of "Reformation City of Europe" by the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe.[2]
Since October 2016, Idstein has been called "University City"
Source: Wikipedia (partial) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idstein"

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1.34 km

Idstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

I can still remember the times when the Weiherwiese was a main thoroughfare from Idstein. Today the street is a pedestrian zone and there are several restaurants and cafés on the market square.
Most of the photos for this highlight show other places or places in Idstein

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1.53 km

Crooked Houses

Highlight • Monument

Idstein, always worth a trip

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6.90 km

View of Großer Feldberg from Pfaffenkreuz

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point is particularly beautiful when you come out of the forest and can enjoy this great view into the distance.

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14.8 km

Limes

Archaeological Site

15.2 km

Archaeological Site

15.7 km

Historic Boundary Stone at the Limes (Mainz–Hessen-Nassau Border)

Highlight • Monument

Historic boundary stones along the Limes in Nassau-Hesse, often part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, mark not only the ancient Roman border, but also later historical border demarcations (e.g., between the County of Nassau and the Archbishopric of Mainz) that were based on the Limes; they are well preserved and visible along the way, such as the one in the Kröftel area, which shows the Mainz Wheel (Roman side) and the Nassau Lion (Germanic side), and offer impressive insights into the history of the Limes, often accessible via hiking trails such as the Limes Circular Trail.

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17.4 km

Heilklima-Park Hochtaunus Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

On the Glaskopf car park there is a shelter with an information board about the paths around the Glaskopf.

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20.8 km

Großer Feldberg Summit

Highlight • Summit

Regardless of the season, our large Feldberg always has something to offer: in summer this region is the purest hiking and cycling paradise, in winter it is the highest
Ascent of the Taunus numerous tobogganers and winter hikers.
In good weather there are great views in all directions up there! It's best to stop in the restaurant for refreshment, they have great dishes there, and you have to allow for a little waiting time at peak times.
In a pinch there is still a kiosk / snack outside where you can get passable sausage, etc. :-)
Parking spaces and even public transport available.
Great Feldberg again and again with pleasure!

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