Best hard trails in Breitscheid

Varied quality trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Hesse The Rothaarsteig Trail Breitscheider Höhlentour is a certified quality hiking trail in the Westerwald. From caves to gorges, from quarries to ancient volcanic vents - this circular hike boasts a variety of impressive geological formations. You should therefore bring some time with you to discover the Herbstlabyrinth stalactite cave (Breitscheid show cave) in peace and quiet. In addition to such fascinating rock formations,...

This route is stage 2 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Breitscheid to Rehe. The journey begins in Breitscheid, where the pottery museum honors the region’s white gold tradition, before ascending onto the basalt plateaus of the High Westerwald. Hikers pass the mystical Bartenstein rock formations and the village of Rabenscheid, where Celtic legends and wide panoramas dominate the landscape. After passing the Heisterberger Weiher, which offers a chance for a summer swim, the trail reaches...