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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Heidenrod

View of the Aartaunus – Dörsbach Mill Trail loop from Laufenselden

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Heidenrod

View of the Aartaunus – Dörsbach Mill Trail loop from Laufenselden

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4.5

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View of the Aartaunus – Dörsbach Mill Trail loop from Laufenselden

03:19

11.6km

280m

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: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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205 m

Aar Loop Free State Flaschenhals

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2.20 km

Border checkpoint

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The boundary between the districts of Laufenselden and the state border between Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate. The name is used by the Aar loop "Freistaat Flaschenhals" (Free State Bottleneck) because the …

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4.58 km

A small ladder on the slope

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A lovely feature at the Aare bend, which definitely makes climbing the embankment easier.

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6.20 km

View of the Aartaunus

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Great view of the Aartal and the Aartaunus!

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8.32 km

Scenic view from Sauküppel

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Near the hilltop there is a comfortable lounger, from which the view of Laufenselden and the Hintertaunus region is particularly appealing.

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11.4 km

Dörsbach Mill Trail

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The Dörsbach-Mühlenwanderweg can also be easily followed by bike.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

4.91 km

568 m

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.44 km

1.98 km

1.04 km

679 m

345 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 12 July

31°C

16°C

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Comments

October 7, 2025,Wanderkreis Aarbergen - Aar-Schleife "Freistaat Flaschenhals"

Today, 18 hiking friends set off from Laufenselden for the (currently) newest Aar Loop. Unfortunately, one participant had to abandon the route after just a short time due to defective footwear, thus missing what I consider to be the most beautiful sections of the route. The name of the loop, "Freistaat Flaschenhals," is sufficiently explained in the photos, so I …

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November 16, 2025,Aar-Schleife „Freistaat Flaschenhals“ – Schmugglerluft & Waldfeeling satt.

The new Aar Loop "Free State of Bottleneck" is just a stone's throw away for us – Martina and I had barely gotten in the car when we were already at the starting point in Laufenselden. This premium trail was only opened in October 2025 and is part of the "Aar Loops" series, which now comprises six circular routes. Today's …

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October 7, 2025,Offener Wanderkreis - Aar-Schleife "Freistaat Flaschenhals"

For me, today was my third round of this Aarschleife (Aar Loop). Although the sky was very overcast and the paths were quite wet in places, the 18 of us hikers had a lovely hike. Hardly a bench was missed, allowing us to take a quick look around or strike up a chat. Thanks to @Michael F, everyone managed the …

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January 11, 2026,Aar-Schleife "Freistaat Flaschenhals" 🥾

I've compiled more hikes along the Aar River in this collection:

komoot.com/de-de/collection/3746772/-wisper-trails-und-aar-schleifen

And here are even more tours in the western Hintertaunus region:

komoot.com/de-de/collection/2618838/-westlicher-hintertaunus

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September 15, 2025,Aar-Schleife Freistaat Flaschenhals

Today we headed back toward the Aar. Aar Loop number 3 was next. Another leisurely loop. This one focuses on the trail and the region's history. No rocks or castles, but beautiful, wooded sections.

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March 21, 2026,Aar-Schleife "Freistaat Flaschenhals" 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️

A few Aar loops were opened last year. We took the first one under our feet today.
First the positive: the path is very well signposted and there are also a number of benches (more near the village, then sometimes none for a long time in between). Along the way, there were also signs at some rest areas explaining how …

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September 5, 2025,Aar-Schleifen 🏞 "Freistaat Flaschenhals"

With this preview, I'd like to do a little advertising for tomorrow's official opening of the fifth Aar Loop.
There are plenty of benches and viewpoints.
Sturdy shoes and a bit of fitness are recommended.
Tourism coordinator Robert Carrera personally installed a few information boards today.
More information...
westtaunus-touristik.de/westtaunus-aktiv-erleben/wandern/aar-hoehenweg-aar-schleifen

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September 6, 2025,Aar-Schleife "Freistaat Flaschenhals"

Today was the inauguration of the next Aar Loop in Laufenselden. A whopping 112 hiking enthusiasts gathered in glorious weather, a field of participants the organizers hadn't anticipated. After a few opening remarks by tourism coordinator Robert Carrera and Mayor Volker Diefenbach, the hikers set off. A variety of paths led through fields and forests. As is typical in our …

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View of the Aartaunus – Dörsbach Mill Trail loop from Laufenselden

Aar Loop Free State Flaschenhals

Border checkpoint

A small ladder on the slope

View of the Aartaunus

Scenic view from Sauküppel

Dörsbach Mill Trail

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