Best river trails in Kirchen
4.3(13 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Kirchen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (7)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Druidensteig", Rhineland-Palatinate. The first stage of the Druidensteig quality trail begins in Kirchen (Sieg) and runs for around 17 kilometres to Herdorf. Along the way, you will come across several remnants of mining and a mining museum worth seeing. The absolute highlight, however, is the striking Druidenstein, to which the hiking trail owes its name. Highlights of the hike: - Freusburg Castle - Wilhelmine mine - Freusburgermühle (industrial...
- 4.0 (6)·Hard·21.1 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrScenic section of the Sieg nature trail The last stage takes you once again along beautiful nature trails through forests and offers sweeping views of historic castles, the Siegberge mountains and valleys. Accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Kirchen local history museum - Erzquell gallery - St Mary's Grotto
- Hard·84.8 km·Est. 24 hr+Varied long-distance hiking trail between Westerwald and Sieg, Rhineland-Palatinate. The certified Druidensteig quality trail starts in Kirchen (Sieg) and runs for around 84 kilometres through the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark to Hachenburg. As a rule, six stages are enough to complete the hike in a relaxed manner. In addition to the beautiful landscapes between the Westerwald and Sieg rivers, there are also a number of cultural and historical attractions, including monasteries, castles and...
- Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrScenic stretch of road in Rhineland-Palatinate The fourth stage of the Siegerland-Höhenring starts in Freusburg and leads into the Giebelwald forest. If you wish, you can make a detour to the cathedral and zoo in Niederfischbach. The route continues over the Ginsberg to Nieder- and Oberstöcken and to Friesenhagen in the beautiful Wisser-Bachtal valley. Highlights: - Niederfischbach Cathedral near the route - Niederfischbach animal park near the route - Ginsberg - Wisser stream valley -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Kirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Kirchen is Druidensteig (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 84.8 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Kirchen?
Kirchen: With an ascent of 3,286 m, Druidensteig (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Natursteig Sieg Stage 14: Kirchen (Sieg) - Mudersbach with 886 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Kirchen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Kirchen is Druidensteig Etappe 1: Kirchen (Sieg) - Herdorf with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.