Regelmäßige Fitnesswanderung

For over fifteen years, the fitness group of the Taunusklub Bad Ems has been out and about every Thursday. New participants or guests from the hotels have continuously joined. During the hikes, the participants have sometimes braved the heat already this year in the morning in June and were still glad not to hike in the even greater midday heat. The hikes take place in “any” weather; only during storm and thunderstorm warnings or extreme heat, such as on June 25, may there be changes in plans and possibly cancellations. From January to July 2025, seven participants have already hiked the required 200 km for the “German Hiking Badge.”

Regularly and punctuallyit startsand then a distance of about 10 km is hiked calmly but not sluggishly – it’s not a walk. The local area around Bad Ems offers a variety of hiking opportunities, and after some time, the same path can be taken again. The different seasons also provide a different and interesting impression.

In addition to the approximately 10 km hikes, there is also an additional and increasingly popular hiking offer (B-group) within the framework of fitness hikes for all who are no longer able to climb our mountains as well and also cannot hike such long distances. The meeting point for the hikes usually remains the same for everyone. The B-group, however, will hike a shorter distance (5 to 8 km) with fewer inclines.

Everyone who enjoys hiking and wants to experience our beautiful homeland in the fresh air is warmly invited to join the hikes. Participation is free; only any costs incurred for transport must be reimbursed. The hike on the first Thursday of the month is always planned and carried out with the least possible inclines.

On Oct. 1, the meeting point is at 9:30 a.m. at the Lidl parking lotat the Westbahnhof. From there, the route goes over the Ernst-Vogler-Weg, the (almost) Bismarckhöhe, and Westersbach towards Repselskopf. From there, it continues along the Lahnhöhenweg towards Höhenhaus, further into the valley of the Unterbach, along it back to the Lahn, with a stop at the “Pizzeria Roma” by the campsite.
The B-group hikes along the valley of the Lahn to Dausenau and takes the train back. This will make up for the hike that was canceled due to the extreme heat on June 25.

On Oct. 8, the meeting point is at 9:30 a.m. at the Lidl parking lot at the Westbahnhof. From there, the hike goes over the Lahnhöhen-Weg to the Miellener Chapel. After descending and crossing the Lahn, the return is along the cycle path back to the starting point, with a final break planned at “Akashi.”

On Oct. 15, the meeting point for the A-group is at 9:30 a.m. in Arzbacher – near Kastanienallee. The hike goes along the cycle path and through Sporkenburg to the Barbara Chapel in Eitelborn and back. The final break is at the “Kreuzmühle.”
The B-group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Lidl parking lot / Westbahnhof and hikes from there to the final break location.

On Oct. 22, the meeting point is again at 9:30 a.m. at the Lidl parking lot at the Westbahnhof. From there, the hike goes through Kurpark, Schillerallee, and Hasenbergweg to Sonnenhalde and (almost) Repselskopf. From the intersection of paths, it continues over Untertalen and Schlesierweg to Trümmerborn. From there, the return is via Seitrich, Walme, and Amselweg, with a final break in “Alt Ems.”

On Oct. 29, the A-group departs from the meeting point at 9:30 a.m. from the parking lot at Lidl first along the cycle path through Emsbachtal to Weißer Stein and then over Blöskopf, Adolfschacht, Klingelkopf, Kunzbach to Arzbach for a lunch break at the inn “Ristorante am Rathaus.” From there return by bus or an 8 km return via the cycle path back to the starting point:
The B-group also meets at 9:30 a.m. at Westbahnhof / Lidl parking lot and takes the bus to “Bergbaumuseum,” hikes from there to Arzbach, and takes the bus back.
All again beautiful destinations and interesting routes that actually invite you to join hiking, and therefore a warm invitation stands to participate and do something good for yourself and your own fitness.