Your retreat in Oberursel – enjoy nature
Modern hotel with access to nature
Team city or team nature? When you stay at the elaya hotel oberursel, you don’t have to choose. You’re not far from Frankfurt, but you can still get plenty of fresh air thanks to outdoor activities in nature. Hiking in the Taunus? Absolutely! There are many routes for different fitness levels starting from the hotel, which can be reached on foot, by car or by public transport. Whether you’re planning a hiking holiday in the Taunus or just want to stretch your legs in nature, let’s get started.
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Historical circular trail – hiking and learning!
The Taunus Information Centre is your starting point for the historic circular trail around six kilometres long – one of the Taunus hiking trails that combines exercise with exciting information on seven information boards along the way. A cannon marker indicates the direction of the trail from the Oberursel Hohemark via the former Camp King of the US Army, past the Custine Schanzen and back to the starting point. Pay special attention to the two giant sequoia trees, which were probably planted in 1848.
Many paths lead to the Hausberg circular trail – let time decide
On foot
If the journey is the destination, you can walk from the elaya hotel oberursel across town to the starting point of the historic circular trail. You will reach the Taunus Information Centre in around one and a half hours.
By car
The Taunus Information Centre at the Oberursel Hohemark is just a 15-minute drive from the elaya hotel oberursel. And best of all, you can start hiking the historic circular trail right from the car park.
By public transport
You will need a little more time – at least 30 minutes – to get from the hotel to Hohemark station by public transport. You can either take the U3 from Oberursel (Taunus)-Bommersheim to Hohemark or take bus 43 from Oberursel (Taunus) Hammergarten to the U3 station Oberursel (Taunus)-Weißkirchen Ost and continue on the U3 to Hohemark station. The difference: without the bus, you have a slightly longer walk to the underground, but with the bus you walk less but take longer. If time is not an issue, bus 42 will take you from Oberursel (Taunus) Hammergarten to Oberursel (Taunus) An der Waldlust station. From there, it’s about a ten-minute walk to the start of the hike.
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Discover Oberursel
Other hiking trails
Starting point
Oberursel Market Square
Length
8,5 km
Car park
Maasgrund car park
Difficulty
medium
Activities in Oberursel
- Taunus climbing forest
3,2 km - Lochmühle Leisure Park
4,5 km - Taunus Thermal Baths
7,0 km - Oberursel Forest Adventure Trail
5,0 km
Restaurants in Oberursel
- Café Zeitlos
350 m - Gasthaus Zum Adler
600 m - Brauhaus Oberursel
700 m - Restaurant La Piazza
850 m
More tours for hiking enthusiasts
Celtic circular hiking trail
- Starting point: Taunus Information Centre
- Length: approx. 4.1–4.6 km
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Elevation gain: approx. 200 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: Celtic oppidum
- Refreshments: Waldtraut restaurant
Hohemark therapeutic climate hiking trail (HM4)
- Starting point: Taunus Information Centre
- Length: approx. 11.2 km
- Duration: approx. 3 hours
- Difficulty: moderate
- Climate stimulus: ‘healing climate’ – thermal stimulus changes due to altitude
- Refreshments: Waldtraut restaurant
Mill hiking trail
- Starting point: Oberer Maßbornweg
- Length: approx. 13.6 km
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: 42 historic mill sites/nature and technology information boards
- Refreshments: Brauhaus Alt-Oberursel brewery
Regional park trail ‘Picturesque Nature’
- Starting point: Stierstadter Heide car park
- Length: approx. 3.5 km
- Duration: approx. 1 hour
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: Paintings/information boards about the cultural landscape
- Refreshments: Heidekrug
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long do the hikes in Oberursel take on average?
Most hikes around Oberursel take between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the route and pace.
How difficult are the hiking trails in Oberursel?
Oberursel offers mainly easy to moderately difficult trails, ideal for families and leisurely hikers.
Are there any child-friendly hiking trails?
Yes, many routes, such as the Forest Adventure Trail, are specially designed for families and children.
Where can I start my hike?
Popular starting points are Oberursel market square, the train station and car parks such as Maasgrund.
Are there guided hikes or tours?
Yes, various local providers offer guided hikes, including themed tours focusing on nature or history, for example.
How do I get to the start of the hike if I am travelling by public transport?
From Frankfurt Central Station, the S-Bahn line 5 takes you directly to Oberursel. From there, many starting points are within easy walking distance.
How long is the Oberursel Historical Trail?
The circular route is approximately 4 km long and can be completed in 1.5 to 2 hours.
What historical highlights can be discovered along the circular route?
The route leads through the picturesque old town with its half-timbered houses, old wells and market square – there is a lot of history to discover here.
Is the historical trail also suitable for children?
Yes, the route is short and flat, ideal for families with children.
Are there any places to stop for refreshments along the way?
Yes, there are numerous cafés and restaurants where you can take a break in the market square and the old town.
Is the route well signposted?
Yes, the historical trail is well marked throughout and easy to find.
Can you also do the circular route with a pram?
Partly, yes. The streets in the old town are mostly paved, but some cobbled passages can be bumpy.
