Best forest trails in Greifenstein
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Greifenstein with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.7 (3)·Easy·21.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrWonderful cycle path in the Westerwald. This beautiful GeoRoute leads to the Lahn Cycle Path in Biskirchen and runs downhill most of the way along the former railway line of the Ulm Valley Railway. In the past, clay, iron ore and basalt were transported along this route, but today, the beautiful landscape here in the Geopark can be enjoyed. The start is high up on the "Knoten" mountain at a car park. It is also possible to take the bus to Mademühlen or Oberrod and to start from there. There...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·74 km·Est. 20–22 hrPopular circular hike in the National Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus, Hesse. From the Ulmbach Dam, you hike to the Holzbach Gorge, which was named Geotope of the Year by the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark in 2016. Several pretty little towns such as Westerburg and Rennerod lie along the 74-kilometre route. Cycling is not permitted in the nature reserve around the Holzbach Gorge. You can explore the nature reserve on foot and then cycle around it on country roads. Highlights of the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Greifenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Greifenstein is Holzbach gorge - Westerburg - Rennerod. This trail is estimated to be 74.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Greifenstein?
Greifenstein: With an ascent of 1,929 m, Holzbach gorge - Westerburg - Rennerod has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Greifenstein with 1,485 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Greifenstein?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Greifenstein is Holzbach gorge - Westerburg - Rennerod with a 4.0-star rating from 1 reviews.