Taunusklub Route 008
72.3 km from Runkel-Ennerich to Frankfurt. Along the way you climb 1,703 m and descend 1,733 m; the highest point is at 704 m. Walking time about 23 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 0.1 Blick auf Villmar Viewpoint
- km 3.7 Schutzhütte Galgenberg Shelter
- km 16.3 Eisenbachblick Viewpoint
- km 17.9 Kreuzkapellen-Blick Viewpoint
- km 38.9 Feldkopf Summit · 596 m
- km 39.1 Schutzhütte Weisser Stein Shelter
- km 39.6 Judenkopf Summit · 614 m
- km 42.5 Kittelhütte Shelter
- km 42.9 Moosheck Summit · 609 m
- km 43.8 Hühnerberg Summit · 636 m
- km 44.7 Beilstein Viewpoint
- km 45.2 Weilsberg Summit · 701 m
- km 45.6 Aussichtspunkt Großer Zacken Viewpoint
- km 45.6 Kleiner Zacken Viewpoint
- km 47.5 Großer Seelborn Spring
- km 50.9 Speckkopf Summit · 526 m
- km 51.5 Lions-Hütte Shelter
- km 53.2 Kocherfels Summit
- km 55.8 Kannengießer-Tempel Shelter
- km 65.6 Galgenberg Summit
- km 66.8 Sossenheimer Faulbrunnen Spring
- km 70.5 Justinuskirchhof Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Eisenbachblick
Stage ends near Kocherfels
Stage ends near Justinuskirchhof
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Taunusklub Route 008” trail?
About 72.3 km, from Runkel-Ennerich to Frankfurt.
How much elevation gain does the “Taunusklub Route 008” trail have?
About 1,703 m of ascent and 1,733 m of descent. The lowest point is at 90 m, the highest at 704 m.
How long does the “Taunusklub Route 008” trail take?
Plan for about 23 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Taunusklub Route 008” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.