Best backpacking trails in Linz am Rhein

This route follows Stage 4 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Linz am Rhein and ends in Bad Hönningen. The trail starts in the historic old town of Linz and follows a scenic route through the ‘Römerland’ region, featuring a variety of woods, meadows and vineyards. Walkers pass Dattenberg Castle and the village museum before enjoying sweeping views from the Kaiserberg and Römerich. After the ridge near Ariendorf, the route runs directly through the grounds of Arenfels Castle and descends into...

Stage 1 of the Westerwald loop. The first day tour of the Westerwald loop leads from Linz am Rhein with its historic ring fortress on the Hummelsberg and the famous Linz Castle to Wissen an der Sieg. There are many opportunities for interesting stops along the way, such as the railway museum in Asbach, Altenwied Castle in Neustadt an der Wied or the Siegschleife near Stromberg. Highlights: - Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park - Siebengebirge - Victory loop near Stromberg

Scenic long-distance cycle route from Linz am Rhein to Diez an der Lahn. The Westerwald loop is a long-distance cycle route through the Westerwald, divided into 3 daily stages, parts of which lie directly in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park. The cycle route is signposted throughout and can be cycled in both directions. From Linz am Rhein, the route heads north through the so-called "Raiffeisen region" to Wildenburger Land, the northernmost point in the Westerwald, via Fuchskaute, the highest...

Stage 6 of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route. On the sixth stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate Cycle Route, you leave the Rhine again and cycle 76 kilometres from Linz to Wissen in the Westerwald. This section of the long-distance cycle route initially leads along the Rhine Cycle Route to Bad Honnef, from where it heads eastwards through the Siebengebirge mountains and then via Buchholz and Kircheib to Langenbach an der Nister. From here it is just 7 kilometres on the Nister cycle path to...