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Taunus Wichtelweg (Gnome Trail)

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4.6

(399)

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Taunus Wichtelweg (Gnome Trail)

03:13

11.1km

280m

Hiking

The Taunus-Wichtel-Weg (Taunus Gnome Trail) combines the best viewpoints with the most beautiful panoramic views around Schmitten. And, as the name suggests, there are plenty of gnomes to discover along the way. This makes the circular hiking trail, which opened this year, fun for the whole family.

The discovery tour…

by Taunus.Die Höhe

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Waypoints

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430 m

Wiegerfelsen

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An imposing rock from which you have a beautiful view of Schmitten.

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1.28 km

Waldschwimmbad Schmitten

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Would you like to cool off? Then jump into the cool water. The outdoor pool in Schmitten scores particularly well with its wonderful location. It is also the highest outdoor pool in the whole of Hesse.

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2.59 km

View of Schmitten and the St. Borromäus Church

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Beautiful view over the town and the Weiltal valley to the Wiegerfelsen and the lookout point there.

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3.41 km

Wichtelweg Taunus

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The Gnome Trail is a wonderful hiking trail for the whole family. Along the way you can discover lovingly carved gnomes, about which you can read exciting stories. Keep your …

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3.54 km

Bärenfichtenweiher

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A beautiful, secluded pond that lies quietly in the valley and invites you to take a short rest. Even though the pond is located between two federal highways, you can relax for a while.

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9.98 km

Wichtelweg Schmitten Panorama Frame

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The souvenir photo gnome - this is the final station of the Taunus gnome trail. Here the reward awaits the hikers at the end of the story.

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11.1 km

Ochs Spa Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

The family-run Gasthaus Ochs from 1896 is not just a hotel. There are also two restaurants and a café in the house.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

2.54 km

859 m

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

2.17 km

1.87 km

1.84 km

1.32 km

296 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

30°C

18°C

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Comments

March 21, 2026,Die Letzte Rille besucht die Wichtel von Schmitten

In terms of natural geography, this tour is located in the Feldberg-Langhals-Pferdskopf Scholle area. This ridge continues northwards from the main Taunus ridge. The mountain peaks still reach considerable heights. The Weilsberg and several other mountains clearly exceed the heights of the peaks on the main ridge. It is a very beautiful region in the Taunus, which, in addition to …

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June 2, 2024,Taunus Wichtel Weg um Schmitten im Taunus

The paths are easy to walk on, and every now and then you go a few metres through the village. The wooden gnomes by the artist Pentti Lepistö are beautifully made along the route. We discovered 16 of them. There are also always beautiful views of Schmitten and the Wiegerfelsen. In summer, the forest swimming pool is a great place …

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September 5, 2024,Taunus-Wichtel-Weg mit Freibad

Today I finally tackled the gnome route! What a beautiful tour, carved gnomes everywhere - it never ends -:) There may be a signpost missing in one or two corners - not so easy. I walked this route years ago without komoot but didn't manage it - I just got completely lost. Incredibly beautiful corner - through the woods and …

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October 21, 2023,Taunus Wichtel Weg - Orginalstrecke

A new autumn tour, with nice weather. Tested the new camera today. With a few interesting pictures.

The circular hike around Schmitten is recommended. But be careful, the signage is sometimes missing. Or missing entirely.
I always had to check to see if it was true.

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October 20, 2024,Taunus-Wichtel-Weg

"Today I went to Schmitten with my little grandchild, it was fun with him and his funny questions. The weather was really a dream and we walked slowly along the Wichtelweg. From kilometer 9 my little one started to complain, but I am proud of what he has achieved at almost 6 years old.

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December 19, 2024,Schmitten: Taunus-Wichtel-Weg 🐶🤶🌳🌲🌧

Almost a week ago we were on the Wichtelpfad near Heidelberg
(komoot.de/tour/1980805124?ref=asol), now we had to test this one.
The two are completely different. Today's path is more decorated with wooden artwork and the route is definitely not suitable for younger children. But both were quite nice for posing with the dog 🐶

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December 26, 2023,🥾 Taunus Wichtel Weg

taunus.info/angebote/sport-und-outdoor/wandern/themenwege/taunus-wichtel-weg/r-212

October 14, 2023,🇩🇪 Taunus: Wichtelweg ab Schmitten

I didn't start the hike at the rock church in Schmitten but at the "Talgrund" parking lot. There are around 10 free parking spaces there and the advantage is that you don't have to drive into the city. The REWE is also right on the path and has a large parking lot, but I don't know if you can park …

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September 20, 2020

The Taunus-Wichtel-Weg (Taunus Gnome Trail) combines the best viewpoints with the most beautiful panoramic views around Schmitten. And, as the name suggests, there are plenty of gnomes to discover along the way. This makes the circular hiking trail, which opened this year, fun for the whole family.
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September 6, 2024

It's not the best starting point - only 3 park slots. I suggest parking near Bärenfichtenweiher (parking is on pin #4 of this trail)

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Taunus Wichtelweg (Gnome Trail)

Wiegerfelsen

Waldschwimmbad Schmitten

View of Schmitten and the St. Borromäus Church

Wichtelweg Taunus

Bärenfichtenweiher

Wichtelweg Schmitten Panorama Frame

Ochs Spa Hotel

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