Best historic site trails in Neuwied

The ExtraTour Fürstenweg is a certified premium hiking trail. It follows in the footsteps of the Princes of Wied. Their principality in the Rhine-Westerwald existed from the 12th century until 1806. The ancestral seat of the princes was Altwied Castle until the 17th century, before they founded the town of Neuwied in 1653 and later resided there in Neuwied Castle.

Popular circular hiking trail in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This relaxed circular trail starts at the Schwanenteich reservoir near Oberbieber. It continues through the forest to Rengsbach, where you can take a cosy break at a refreshment stop. You walk back along the Engelsbach stream. Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Engelsbach stream - Schwanenteich reservoir - Rhine high trail - Rengsdorf - Lime tower

First uphill along country lanes, then comes the fun part - no pain, no gain.

Enduring hiking trail north of Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate From Altwied, where you can visit the ruins of Altwied Castle, this hiking trail runs along the River Wied around Melsbach, Rengsdorf and Oberbieber through the beautiful natural landscape north of the course of the Rhine. Highlights: - Hiking along the Wied - Visit the ruins of Altwied Castle - Laubach waterfall

Scenic hiking trail near Neuwied in Rhineland-Palatinate From the north-west of Neuwied, this route runs northwards along the River Wied to the Laubachsmühle mill and back to the starting point via dense woodland. Highlights: - Laubachsmühle mill - Covered wooden bridge - Beautiful views - Altwied Castle