Green Camping am Rhein
Germany / Rhineland Palatinate
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In the Taunus, near Frankfurt am Main, quietly located campsites offer a perfect mix of nature experience and cultural exploration. Campers can explore the picturesque forests and hills of the Taunus on numerous hiking and cycling trails and visit historic towns such as Eppstein and Königstein. The regional catering options, which combine traditional and modern cuisine, complement the camping experience close to nature. Ideal for families and nature lovers, the Taunus is a versatile holiday destination at any time of year.
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The Taunus lies in the heart of Germany, around 30 kilometres northwest of Frankfurt am Main. With its seemingly endless forests, the low mountain range stretches across the border between Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate and rises above the rest of the Rhenish Slate Mountains with the Großer Feldberg (881 m). Friends of nature camping get their money's worth in the Taunus, but city campers also enjoy travelling to a pitch in the romantic villages of the region.
The Taunus is a true paradise for campers. There are 16 camping and motorhome sites spread across the entire Taunus region, which stretches between Limburg and Giessen in the north and Wiesbaden and Frankfurt in the south. Most of the campsites in the Taunus are in quiet locations in the forest or on the edge of the forest and are ideal as a starting point for sporting activities with the whole family.
The motorhome pitches are mostly located near or within the picturesque towns of the region and are ideal for overnight stays at spas and recreation centres, cultural trips or city breaks. Thanks to the campsites, which are open all year round, and the wide range of leisure activities, the Taunus is a holiday destination with high recreational value for campers at any time of year.
Travellers from the west of Germany are the quickest way to reach their destination. Aachen, for example, is only around 230 kilometres away from Königstein im Taunus. The route here is via the A4 and A3 motorways. Campers from the more remote federal states have further distances to travel (e.g. Rostock - Königstein: approx. 700 km via the A7 and A5; Berchtesgaden - Königstein: approx. 600 km via the A9 and A3).
If you are travelling from the north-east of Germany to camp in the Taunus, you can plan a stopover in the Lüneburg Heath to catch your breath; for visitors from the south-east, the Altmühltal or Franconian Switzerland are ideal. Once in the Taunus, the infrastructure is excellent and all camping and motorhome sites are easily accessible with large vehicles.
28 towns and villages in the Taunus give the region its unique character. Proud castle towns lie next to picturesque villages that captivate visitors with their dreamy charm. Spas and health resorts promise peace and relaxation. Well-kept alleyways lined with time-honoured half-timbered houses invite visitors to stroll and linger.
On a steep hill above the half-timbered houses and narrow alleyways of Eppstein, the castle impressively dominates the townscape. It is the cultural hub of the town, as it houses a worthwhile town and castle museum and regularly provides a unique backdrop for theatre performances and concerts. The town is surrounded by a network of panoramic hiking trails that offer magnificent views of the town centre.
It was not without reason that Königstein was recognised as a climatic health resort back in 1935. The town has always been committed to health and relaxation. Königstein is the starting point of an extensive climatic health park with 180 km of physiologically measured hiking trails. After a strenuous, sporty day, the spa with its panoramic view of the Taunus hills promises relaxation.
Selters is home to one of the most famous mineral springs in Germany and can proudly look back on almost five hundred years of mineral water history. This is vividly presented to visitors of all ages in the Selters Water Museum. The municipality is an ideal holiday destination for the whole family with its many green spaces and playgrounds, walking trails in neighbouring forests and the idyllic Lago Alfredo swimming lake on the outskirts of the village.
There is certainly no room for boredom on holiday in the Taunus. The gentle hills, steep mountain slopes and idyllic villages of the region allow all visitors to enjoy a holiday to suit their taste.
The most popular leisure activity in the Taunus is hiking, which is reflected in the excellent network of trails. 210 different hiking trails, including many themed trails, wind their way through the region for a total of 1,200 kilometres. The narrow paths and easy hiking trails are all well signposted and can be combined according to personal requirements. The trails often lead past natural spectacles and cultural monuments, making it easy to combine sport, culture and sightseeing in one trip.
Those who want to go faster or feel more adrenaline will also get their money's worth in the Taunus. A bike park and flow trail offer the ideal terrain for lovers of fast-paced mountain bike descents. Things are a little more moderate on beautiful cycle paths such as the LIMES cycle path. Skill and a head for heights are required when climbing in the Cratzenbach quarry or in one of the region's high ropes courses, while magnificent views and vistas open up from observation towers such as the Pferdskopf or when flying over the Hohe Taunus in a hot air balloon.
From the region, for the region is the motto of many restaurateurs in the Taunus. This is reflected both in the selection of dishes on the menu and in the products used. Typically, you will find green sauce, hand cheese with music, hearty roast and meat dishes as well as fine potato and dumpling specialities on the menu; accompanied by freshly pressed apple wine or classic Hausschoppen. In many inns, the dishes and drinks are served in their traditional form, while they are reinterpreted in the region's modern, elegant Michelin-starred restaurants.
What all restaurants have in common is that they emphasise quality and sustainability: They use only high-quality and predominantly regional produce from local farms, often even from their own production.
The Taunus is located in a so-called westerly wind zone, which means that the climate is relatively mild with moderate temperatures averaging around 0 °C in winter and 18 °C in summer. However, the ridge of hills that runs right through the region results in major differences, particularly in terms of rainfall. South of the main Taunus ridge and in higher mountainous areas, for example, more precipitation can be expected than in the north of the region.
Overall, the temperate climate makes the Taunus an attractive destination for campers all year round. For sports-motivated travellers as well as city and wellness holidaymakers, the mild, snowy winters and moderately warm summers offer ideal conditions for pursuing their favourite activities.