Best forest trails in Unkel

Idyllic hiking route from Unkel, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful route that is not too long and starts in Unkel on the Rheinsteig and ends in Bad Honnef. Two climbs are manageable with a bit of fitness. Arrival and departure by train is quite comfortable (of course you can also take the train back to the starting point/car). Highlights of the hike: - Accessible by bus and train - Breitbach - Rheinsteig

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...

This family-friendly circular walk offers a lovely way to explore Unkel and the surrounding countryside. The route leads out of the town straight into the vineyards and passes the historic Vilszelt Castle. A wooded path winds its way up to the Stuxhöhe, where a comfortable sun lounger invites you to take a break. From the viewing platform, there is a sweeping view across the Rhine Valley and the river. The return route takes you past the babbling waterfall in the Hähnerbach Valley, providing...