Discover Eschbach

Eschbach combines local history with themes rooted in the landscape. St Alban’s Church, two trails of different lengths and the Eschbach Cliffs give you concrete points of reference for planning the focus of your stay. The trails differ both in their themes and in the stated distances.

Compare trails in Eschbach

The Eschbach Historical Hiking Trail in the Taunus is about 7 km long and has 18 stops. Information linked via QR codes covers local history and the landscape. The stops include the Evangelical Church, the Old School, the Old Waterworks, Saienstein and the Eschbach Cliffs. This brings historical and landscape themes together along one trail, with named stops providing points of reference.

The Eschbach Owl Adventure Trail is about 3 km long and passes through fields, woodland and residential areas. It starts at a bus stop. In terms of length, it is shorter than the approximately 7 km Historical Hiking Trail. The landscapes crossed are specified for the Adventure Trail, while the Historical Hiking Trail has 18 stops with QR-linked information about local history and the landscape. This helps you choose based on the distance and the themes described for each trail.

St Alban’s Church and local history

Eschbach’s Evangelical St Alban’s Church is a listed cultural monument. A chapel on this site was first mentioned in 1388; the foundation stone for the present building was laid in 1843. The two dates refer to different stages: the first concerns the chapel mentioned in the earliest record, and the second the present building. The historic furnishings also span several periods. They include a tombstone from the 16th century, a communion chalice from 1681 and an organ by Daniel Rassmann. The church thus brings together its architectural history and individual furnishings, each with its own historical date.

The Eschbach Cliffs

The Eschbach Cliffs are among the highlights of the Buchfinken Route. In the wider destination of Usingen, they are 12-metre-high rock formations that stand in strong contrast to the gently rolling landscape of the Taunus Nature Park; they are located in the heart of the Usinger Land. The Buchstein rock, also known as the Eschbach Cliffs, is a landmark visible from afar, popular with hikers and a well-liked climbing rock with views over the Usinger Basin and the Taunus. In the wider destination of Usingen, parking is available close to the cliffs. Check the current parking situation before your visit.

More to discover in the wider destination of Usingen

The wider destination of Usingen also includes the palace garden. Its surviving grounds are near the former Usingen Palace and Palace Square; their origins date back to the 17th century, to the time of Walrad (1635–1702), the first Prince of Nassau-Usingen. The upper section, which is in use today, features a fountain, a monument to Prince Walrad erected in 1905 and a war memorial. The palace garden also includes the adjoining rose garden and a nature-themed playground in the upper section.

In Usingen, the Museum of Prehistory and Early History, in the basement of the historic town hall, displays archaeological finds from the Usinger Land, dating from the Palaeolithic to the Germanic period. The exhibition is open every other Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. from spring to autumn. Special tours outside regular opening hours can be arranged by appointment for groups, including school classes, and in exceptional cases for individuals. Check the opening hours before planning a visit. The Usingen Town Museum, housed in the historic Cavalier House, presents famous figures from Usingen as well as historic household items and tools from the 17th century to around 1950.

The Usingen Laurentius Market also offers a seasonal occasion to visit: it takes place in September and includes the Laurentius fair, a general market, a countryside fair and district livestock shows. If you are planning your visit around the event, check the specific dates and programme.

For the wider travel overview: Usingen.