Eisenbaum Observation Tower – Flörsheimer Watchtower loop from Rüsselsheim am Main

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Eisenbaum Observation Tower – Flörsheimer Watchtower loop from Rüsselsheim am Main

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Eisenbaum Observation Tower – Flörsheimer Watchtower loop from Rüsselsheim am Main

01:27

5.51km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Wickerbachaue von Flörsheim und Hochheim

Waypoints

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531 m

Obermühle (Upper Mill)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ober- or Traisenmühle is one of 20 former mills on the Wickerbach and was built in the 16th century.

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739 m

Flörsheim Witch Trials Memorial Cross

Highlight • Monument

Very interesting and quite rare - a historical memorial cross dedicated to the victims of the former witch trials - next to it a newer information board with the names of the local victims.

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1.09 km

Between the Flörsheim district of Falkenberg and the Flörsheim lookout tower lies the "Flörsheim Switzerland." Compared to the otherwise flat southern foothills of the Taunus Mountains, this scenically stunning area …

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1.55 km

Eisenbaum Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The iron tree is located in a scenically attractive nature reserve. From the two platforms of the tree, there is a great view over the surrounding landscape. The tree has …

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3.16 km

Flörsheimer Watchtower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Flörsheimer Warte, a former watchtower, was part of the Kasteler Landwehr in the 15th century, which the Archbishopric of Mainz had established to protect its possessions on the right …

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3.18 km

Flörsheimer Warte Wine Stand

Highlight • Cafe

Great project stand for wine with a magnificent view at the historic building

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3.40 km

Flörsheim War Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Cute little chapel

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5.20 km

Flörsheim–Hochheim Lime Kilns

Highlight • Monument

The historic lime kilns on the country road between Flörsheim and Hochheim are unique in Hesse: There are no other in our federal state that are as well preserved as these.

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5.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.86 km

530 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

1.02 km

730 m

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

March 17, 2024,Eisenbaum – Flörsheimer Warte Runde von Falkenberg (Keramag)

This was the second attempt for this tour today. Unfortunately, on our first attempt a few weeks ago we had constant rain and had to cancel. Today we were treated to mild temperatures and moderate sun. The Flörsheimer Warte is open on weekends. You sit outside and overlook the entire valley. The tour strings one experience after another and you …

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May 6, 2023,Flörsheimer Warte 🥂

Every time on this tour I experience something different! Now in spring it was the bright colors and the flowers and the butterflies 😍. Nature really blossoms.

As I said, this tour (my favorite tour) has something special in every season and is always recommended.

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October 31, 2023,Riesling Schleife (8): Flörsheimer Schweiz

Today I stopped in Wicker and went on my 8th Riesling loop - Flörsheimer Schweiz. There is no official starting parking lot, I parked on the street near the gate to the Rheingau.
I was a bit skeptical at first because I didn't like the other two loops above the Main and I already knew a large part of the …

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