Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn – Forest restaurant Fuchstanz loop from Königstein im Taunus

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Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn – Forest restaurant Fuchstanz loop from Königstein im Taunus

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Fuchstanz: The Forest Inn – Forest restaurant Fuchstanz loop from Königstein im Taunus

01:50

6.13km

190m

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: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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75 m

View of Falkenstein Castle

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If you walk from the forest from Fuchstanz to Falkenstein you have a fantastic view of the castle hill.

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1.76 km

Falkensteiner Hütte Shelter

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The hut, which is located right by the side of the road, looks more like a covered bus stop - I don't think a bus drives here in the middle of the forest.

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2.93 km

Inhabited cabins at Fuchstanz

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In 1882, the Fuchstanz pass was still largely treeless, offering a good view when the first shelter of the Taunusklub was inaugurated. A short time later, a second shelter was …

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2.96 km

Josephshütte (DRK)

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The Josef Jäger Hut of the German Red Cross (DRK) at Fuchstanz is an important rescue station in the Taunus. It was built in 1928 and is manned on snowy …

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3.00 km

Forest restaurant Fuchstanz

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With this highlight I mean the better of the two restaurants on the Fuchstanz: "Fuchstanz - das Waldgasthaus". There are, for example, very tasty tarte flambées, as well as decent …

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3.31 km

Fünfbuchenbaum

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5.92 km

View of Burg Falkenstein

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6.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

328 m

275 m

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

5°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

January 26, 2025,Wanderung zum Fuchsi mit Professor Buerne 25012025

What is Professor Bourne's real name?
As a forensic pathologist, Professor Karl-Friedrich Buerne has already made a name for himself far beyond Münster.

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May 22, 2026,Mit Schatzi ♥️wandern vom Parkplatz 🏎️Falkenstein zum 🦊Fuchstanz🥘und zurück

Two inns: Directly at the crossroads, two restaurants face each other – Anita's Waldgasthaus (in the picture) and the traditional Waldgasthaus Fuchstanz.
Cuisine: Traditional Hessian cuisine is offered, including classics such as Handkäse mit Musik, Frankfurter Grüne Soße, hearty game dishes, and homemade cakes.

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