Best dogs on lead trails in Unkel

Popular loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. From Unkel you hike up to the Stuxberg and further past the Vilzelt moated castle (privately owned), probably built in the 13th century. Via Orsberg you reach the Erpeler Ley plateau, from which wonderful views of the Rhine Valley open up. There are two relaxed options for the way back to Unkel: either on the cycle and hiking trail along the Rhine or by train from the Erpel train station. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular hike in the Rhineland-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a scenic and exciting hike along the Rheinsteig from Unkel via Erpeler Ley and Linz to Dattenberg. From Dattenberg, you walk along the banks of the Rhine back to Linz and then take the boat back to Unkel. Highlights of the hike: - Unkel - Views of the Rhine - Basalt rock "Erpeler Ley" - Boat trip (subject to a charge)

The Erpeler Ley is the most famous point on this loop due to its magnificent location, but there are also numerous other distant views of the Rhine Valley and the Siebengebirge mountains. The paths along the often deeply incised streams are very idyllic, of which the Kasbach is probably the best known, partly because of the railway line running parallel to it. ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore other exciting short excursions by the water? Then take a look at the...