Best forest trails in Linz am Rhein
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Linz am Rhein 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
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis 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...
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful hike that leads from Linz in the Rhine Valley to Kalenborn. The majority of the route runs through the forest. The start and finish are railway stations, so the hike is ideal for travelling by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Linz - Kalenborn - Rhine Valley - Kasbach
- 4.2 (4)·Moderate·6.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Lower Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. The LZ15 hiking trail runs through the idyllic fields, meadows and forests between Ockenfels, Ohlenberg and Linz am Rhein. The section between the romantic village centre of Ockenfels and Ohlenberg is particularly scenic, as you walk through the wooded valley of the Ockenfels stream for almost the entire time. From Ohlenberg onwards, the route leads increasingly through open landscapes and over the...
- 3.5 (8)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrA hike with long, unspoilt forest paths and a bit of history. The LZ7 hiking trail leads through the Renneberger Bachtal valley, past Rennenberg Castle, which was built by the Princes of Salm-Kyrburg in 1846. The trail continues over a high plateau with great views to Notscheid. Then through quiet forest paths to Hummelsberg near Hargarten. Highlights: - Rennenberg Castle - Notscheid - Hummelsberg
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·76.3 km·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrStage 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
- Hard·225.5 km·Est. 24 hr+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...
- Hard·76.4 km·Est. 20–22 hrStage 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Linz am Rhein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Linz am Rhein is Westerwaldschleife ab Linz. This trail is estimated to be 331.5 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Linz am Rhein?
Linz am Rhein: With an ascent of 7,758 m, Westerwaldschleife ab Linz has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Westerwaldschleife (Radfernweg) with 5,298 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Linz am Rhein?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Linz am Rhein is Westerwaldschleife Etappe 1: Linz am Rhein - Wissen/Sieg with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.