Funicular 🚠 Nero Mountain 🗻 and Sleepers Head #3

We will start our hike at the Nero Funicular. It is one of the last remaining funiculars of its kind in Germany, originating from 1888. Of course, we won't use it, but will hike uphill ourselves. We will arrive at the waterworks in Wiesbaden and continue to Schläferskopf (Sleepers Head), a viewpoint featuring a tower on the mountain. Next, we will reach the Altenstein, a large rock offering another viewpoint. The next stop is the Leichtweißhöhle, a cave that was once used by criminals and even visited by a German emperor. Finally, we will visit the Russian Orthodox Church on the Neroberg. Afterwards, we will take the bus to the city centre and stop for a meal (at around 5pm) together.

• Total length: 13,5 km
• Uphill: 290 m
• Downhill: 300 m

== Meeting point / Ticket ==
At the train station in Frankfurt at track 22 (Frankfurt Hbf) at 10:30.
Our train RB10 starts from platform 22 at 10:53. We arrive in Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof at 11:28. From Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof we continue (at 11:47) by bus (Bus 1 - Bussteig B) to Wiesbaden Nerotal (arrival at 11:59).
We take the train RB 10 back at 19:02 from Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt and will be in Frankfurt at 19:34.

For most people sharing a "Gruppentageskarte" (Group ticket) will be the cheapest option to cover the costs for the transport. The ticket costs 36,50 € 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 "Gruppentageskarte" 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. If you prefer to travel with an individual ticket, of course you can do that.

For people coming by car: We will meet at 11:59 at the Wiesbaden Nerobergstraße bus stop. Please be there in time!

More information about the hiking route under the following link: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/975923779
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== 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.