There is a hidden big boulder in the middle of the Taunus. Enjoy great views from its top and walk a short loop in the forest.
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4 hours | ![]() |
Views from the top of the rock |
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Hiking a 3.5 km loop | ![]() |
Suitable for families and groups |
1. How to get there
You want to get to Schnitten-Niederreifenberg, Rotes Kreuz.
Check the RMV website for the up to date timetable.
Start: | Konstablerwache | Take S5, direction Friedrichsdorf Bahnhof |
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1st Change: | Oberursel, Bahnhog | Take bus X26, direction Wiesbaden Platz der Deutschen Einheit |
2nd Change: | Königstein, Stadtmitte | Take bus 57, direction Bad Homburg v.d.H. Bahnhof |
Arrival: | Schnitten-Niederreifenberg, Rotes Kreuz | Start your hike here, check the map below. |
OR:
Start: | Konstablerwache | Take S3, direction Bad Soden Bahnhof |
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Change: | Bad Soden, Bahnhof | Take bus 253, direction Königstein Stadtmitte |
Change: | Königstein, Kreisel | Take bus 80, Schmitten Kirche |
Arrival: | Schnitten-Niederreifenberg, Rotes Kreuz | Start your hike here, check the map below. |

Good to know
Travel duration: | approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes (one way) |
2. Activity on site
Hike a 3.5 km loop
Explore the forest of the Taunus. First, you will pass a historic glass furnace site. Locals made glass here in the 15th century. When you see this guy, you know you are close to this destination.

Continuing your walk through the forest, you will have to go uphill for a bit. Make the detour to a hidden cave. It is worth it.
Finally you will arrive on top of a big boulder, the Grosser Zacken. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area from here.
Check the map below for details.
3. Map
4. Tips
Take your time – Lümmelfelsen
Locals call the top of the Grosser Zacken “Lümmelfelsen, which translates to slouch boulder. Definitely a good spot to rest for a while.
Interested in rock climbing?
Grosser Zacken has bolts. Check the topo here.
Hungry?
At the bus stop Rotes Kreuz is one building, this is a restaurant. Bon appetite.

Explore Königstein
If you have more time to spare, then explore Königstein. They have a pretty neat city center and a castle.

5. How to get back
Just do your outbound journey reverse.
Check the RMV website for the up to date timetable.
6. Costs
Outbound journey: | Adult – one way: € 8.5 |
Round trip: | Adult – day pass: € 16.55 Group day pass (5 people): € 28.9 |