Forest Trail Above Eppstein – Staufen Summit Cairn loop from Wellbachtal bei Eppstein

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Forest Trail Above Eppstein – Staufen Summit Cairn loop from Wellbachtal bei Eppstein

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Forest Trail Above Eppstein – Staufen Summit Cairn loop from Wellbachtal bei Eppstein

02:41

7.96km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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696 m

Forest Trail Above Eppstein

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Kaisertempel

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921 m

View of Eppstein from the Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Rocks

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Nice view over Eppstein. Since only an unmarked path leads here, it can be quite lonely.

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1.68 km

View of Eppstein from the rocky outcrop

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Here you have a wonderful view over Eppstein.

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2.57 km

Staufen Summit Cairn

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Not much to see other than the foundation of a shelter? and many stones.

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2.80 km

Pavilion near Großer Mannstein

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Refuge with resting place, the weather is not always as fantastic as this weekend

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2.95 km

Großer Mannstein (Staufenschwur Lookout)

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A really great vantage point with a view of Kelkheim (Fischbach), the Frankfurt skyline, the large Feldberg and on nice days to the Odenwald!

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2.97 km

Taunus View

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The view from the Mannstein is really outstanding

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4.09 km

View of Frankfurt

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7.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

1.80 km

1.62 km

487 m

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.05 km

1.25 km

552 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

9°C

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Comments

May 26, 2024,Großer Mannstein - Kaisertempel von Lorsbach

Wonderful hike. I have never seen so many foxgloves in my entire life! Better make a reservation at the Kaisertempel! Very tasty pizza and a nice host.

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