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Walking route · Schmitten im Taunus · Updated on 14 November 2026

Taunusklub Route 056 walk

Taunusklub Route 056 is a walk of 8.7 km from Schmitten im Taunus. Along the way you'll find 26 benches.

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  • 8.7 km
  • ± 2:15 h
  • ↑ 205 m · ↓ 291 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Schmitten im Taunus

    0 km

  2. 8.7 km · 23 benches

    Finish

    8.7 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 205 m
Down
↓ 291 m
Highest point
579 m
Lowest point
349 m
  • 5-10% slope · 4.8 km
  • 10-15% slope · 605 m
  • 1 flight of stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

8.7 km in total
  • Track: 6.7 km
  • Street: 1.5 km
  • Busy road: 357 m
  • Stairs: 1 flight of stairs
  • Path: 25 m

Surfaces

8.7 km in total
  • Gravel: 4.7 km
  • Asphalt: 1.3 km
  • Unpaved: 900 m
  • Paved: 50 m
  • Natural: 50 m
  • Unknown: 1.6 km

About the walking route Taunusklub Route 056

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Taunusklub Route 056 is a walking route of 8.7 km that starts in Schmitten im Taunus. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 205 m in total and descend 291 m. There is 1 flight of steps along the way. Allow ± 2:15 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (6.7 km), street (1.5 km) and busy road (357 m). Of the surface, 4.7 km gravel and 1.3 km asphalt. For 1.6 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 26 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Römerkastell SaalburgRömerkastell SaalburgMuseum · 8.7 km from the route
  2. 2Römischer LimesRömischer LimesAttraction · 8.4 km from the route
  3. 3Schloss NeuweilnauSchloss NeuweilnauCastle · 263 m from the route
  4. 4Burgruine AltweilnauBurgruine AltweilnauViewpoint · 452 m from the route
  5. 5Burgruine HattsteinBurgruine HattsteinCastle · 1 km from the route
  6. 6Aussichtsturm PferdskopfAussichtsturm PferdskopfObservation tower · 1.1 km from the route
  7. 7Burgruine ReifenbergBurgruine ReifenbergCastle · 2.4 km from the route
  8. 8Bassenheimer PalaisBassenheimer PalaisAttraction · 2.5 km from the route
  9. 9BrunhildisfelsenBrunhildisfelsenViewpoint · 4 km from the route
  10. 10Kastell Kleiner FeldbergKastell Kleiner FeldbergCastle · 4.7 km from the route
  11. 11Kleinkastell HeidenstockKleinkastell HeidenstockAttraction · 5.2 km from the route
  12. 12Bockwindmühle von der PapenhorstBockwindmühle von der PapenhorstAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  13. 13Limes-Kastell MaiselLimes-Kastell MaiselArchaeological site · 6.3 km from the route
  14. 14Westlicher AnnexWestlicher AnnexAttraction · 7.1 km from the route
  15. 15HerzbergturmHerzbergturmObservation tower · 7.3 km from the route
  16. 16OhlandsburgOhlandsburgRuins · 7.6 km from the route
  17. 17DrusenküppelDrusenküppelArchaeological site · 7.8 km from the route
  18. 18Lips-TempelLips-TempelObservation tower · 7.8 km from the route
  19. 19Heidetränk-OppidumHeidetränk-OppidumAttraction · 7.9 km from the route
  20. 20MarmorsteinMarmorsteinAttraction · 8.1 km from the route
  21. 21Kriegerdenkmal 1870/71Kriegerdenkmal 1870/71Memorial · 8.2 km from the route
  22. 22Usinger SchlossUsinger SchlossCastle · 8.6 km from the route
  23. 23Gordon Bennett Rennen 1904Gordon Bennett Rennen 1904Memorial · 8.8 km from the route
  24. 24Burg FalkensteinBurg FalkensteinCastle · 9.1 km from the route
  25. 25Burg NüringsBurg NüringsCastle · 9.2 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Taunusklub Route 056?

Taunusklub Route 056 is 8.7 km long. Allow ± 2:15 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Schmitten im Taunus.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 205 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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