Winter Magic in Steinau: Hiking & Christmas Market 🎄🥾✨

After getting to the train station Steinau an der Straße we will start our hike and soon arrive at the Marborner Warte, a historic watchtower from were we will have a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. The path leading there is varied and leads through fields, forest areas and along peaceful trails — perfect for enjoying nature and leaving the stressful city life behind.
The route is about 15 km long and moderately sloped, making it suitable for everyone in the group. On the way we will have a few short breaks for enjoying the scenery and having the brought along food and drinks. 🥤❄️

This being a circular hike, we will return to the town of Steinau, where we will encounter some cultural highlights: the old town with its half-timbered houses and the impressive Steinau castle.

The absolute highlight of the hike, however, will be the Christmas Market in Steinau, where we will indulge in traditional Christmas market delicacies, stroll between festively decorated Christmas stalls and let the smell of mulled wine, roasted almonds and other delicacies delight our noses. Then, after having enjoyed the magical atmosphere and had some regional delicacies or maybe even bought some small Christmas gifts, we will return back to Frankfurt. 🎅✨

Total length: 15,2 km
Uphill: 310 m
Downhill: 310 m

== Meeting point / Ticket ==
At the train station in Frankfurt at track 6 (Frankfurt Hbf) at 10:05.
Our train RE85 starts from platform 6 at 10:26 and we arrive at Steinau an der Straße Bahnhof at 11:22. We take the train RB82 back at 18:36 from Steinau an der Straße Bahnhof (platform 3) to Frankfurt Hbf and will be there at 19:28.

For most people sharing a "Hessen-Ticket" will be the cheapest option (if you don't have a Deutschlandticket) to cover the costs for the transport. The ticket costs 41,00 € and is valid for up to 5 people. At the meeting point we will figure out the ticket situation and buy tickets according to our needs. Don't buy a "Hessen-Ticket" in advance. We will share the total costs of the Tickets needed by the number of people that want to have a spot on it.

For people coming by car: We meet at 11:22 at Steinau an der Straße Bahnhof. Please be there in time!

== Tour ==
More information about the hiking route under the following link: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1871696442
For your favorite hiking smartphone app: https://buff.ly/4fIz4zw
Google Maps: https://buff.ly/4i3DJxA

== IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT "RSVP YES" AND "NO SHOW" ==
We have to put some simple rules in place to ease the planning and organizing of hikes and to allow more people to attend. Please don't RSVP YES to simply hold your spot on the event and then drop out at the last minute or simply not show up having decided to do something else that day. Doing so you are not letting other people attend the event, not attending yourself. Repeated history of NO SHOWS could lead you to be bumped to the waiting list or to be removed from the group. The RSVP time is usually closing 1-2 days before the event, in order for people on the waiting list to have time to prepare for attending. Out of respect for others please update your RSVP Status from YES to NO if you will not make it to participate, before the RSVP deadline. If you have to cancel your attendance after the RSVP time has closed, please send a message to the Organizers, so that people from the waiting list can jump in.

== Safety disclaimer ==
The organizers in this group aren't professional hike leaders. You are responsible for your personal safety. Please try and stay as safe as possible, use proper clothing and footwear, have water with you, be alert to the environment, watch out for outdoor dangers and stay on the trail always.