Idstein Old Town – The Leaning House in Idstein loop from Idstein
Idstein Old Town – The Leaning House in Idstein loop from Idstein
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Idstein Old Town – The Leaning House in Idstein loop from Idstein
01:48
6.71km
80m
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: May 18, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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111 m
Idstein Brewpub — Old Fire Station
Highlight • Restaurant
Tasty beer and delicious food! brauhaus-alte-feuerwache.de
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185 m
Witches' Tower
Highlight • Castle
Those who wish to visit the Hexenturm have the opportunity to do so during the opening hours of the Tourist Information. The key to the tower is gladly handed over in exchange for a deposit. For large groups, advance notice is requested. The key is only available when no guided tours are taking place or other restrictions apply.
From March to October, the Hexenturm guards are on the tower, and you can access the Hexenturm without a key on Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
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Memorial Plaque for the Victims of the Idstein Witch Trials (1676)
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During the Idstein witch trials (1676-1677), 31 women and 8 men were executed and 4 women were expelled from the country.
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383 m
Idstein Old Town
Highlight • Historical Site
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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428 m
The Leaning House in Idstein
Highlight • Historical Site
The leaning house characterizes the king Adolf place. It is addressed with Rodergasse 1/3. The double house number is due to the building history, which included a large extension.
The building stands next to the town hall in the area of the former moat of Idstein Castle. In the immediate vicinity there is also the archway building from 1497 with the stone bridge from 1566. The crooked house has four floors with two gables. Between the gables a uniaxial, narrow mansard roof is arranged. With the vertically accentuated proportions, the house is unusual for Idstein. Both gables have carved, gebulktragende pillars and a Schneckenornament. On the ground floor there used to be a passage with a gate, as evidenced by the surviving asft arch constructed fall.
The construction stands with the timing of the construction in the transition phase between traditional craft work to engineering design. Corresponding, for the time modern design features are perceptible, such as the mansard roof. It can also be assumed that the building was not designed as a professional but as a plaster construction. Fachwerk was at the time of construction as rural and unfashionable.
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiefes_Haus_(Idstein)"
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460 m
König Adolf Square, Idstein
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560 m
Idstein Market Square
Highlight • Settlement
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749 m
Idstein Residence Palace (Residenzschloss Idstein)
Highlight • Castle
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Idstein"
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6.71 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.26 km
1.29 km
682 m
326 m
146 m
Surfaces
3.47 km
1.44 km
941 m
570 m
202 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (320 m)
Lowest point (250 m)
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