Best river trails in Linz am Rhein
4.5(27 reviews)
Explore the most popular river 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.
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- 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
- 4.0 (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 river trail in Linz am Rhein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Linz am Rhein is Westerwaldschleife ab Linz. This trail is estimated to be 331.5 km long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Westerwaldschleife (Radfernweg) with 5,298 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Linz am Rhein?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Linz am Rhein is Westerwaldschleife Etappe 1: Linz am Rhein - Wissen/Sieg with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.