Best forest trails in Vettelschoß
4.1(10 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Vettelschoß 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
- 3.6 (3)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point for the Kalenborn loop trail is the large car park at the Willscheider Berg leisure facility in Vettelschoss. The first hiking highlight is already waiting here: the lookout tower, which allows a great view of the former basalt quarry. The LZ11 loop trail explores the forested areas between Kalenborn and Vettelschoss on mostly gravel hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - Willscheider...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·18.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrOfficial course of the Rheinhöhenlauf (half marathon distance) in Rhineland-Palatinate The Rheinhöhenlauf is a very special sporting event that starts in the south of Vettelschoß and runs in a north-westerly direction through Kalenborn and the beautiful forest areas of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park. Highlights: - Half marathon distance - Running through the Westerwald - Circumnavigation of the Willscheider Bergsee
- 3.8 (2)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The LZ12 hiking trail is perfect for a leisurely Sunday stroll with the whole family. From the car park at the cemetery chapel in Vettelschoss, you walk through the pastures and meadows of the Hallerbach valley - a very typical landscape for the Westerwald. If you keep your eyes open, you can observe a variety of animals and birds. Highlights of the hike: - Hallerbach valley - Meadows - exciting animals...
- Moderate·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The LZ10 circular trail starts at the barbecue hut in Vettelschoß. The 6 km route leads through varied forest and meadow landscapes. You walk through the Pfaffenbach valley and reach Homscheid and finally Notscheid. Accompanied by great panoramic views, the route continues back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Idyllic forest paths - Views as far as the Westerwald - Old orchards
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Vettelschoß?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Vettelschoß is Rheinhöhenlauf Halbmarathon. This trail is estimated to be 18.8 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Vettelschoß?
Vettelschoß: With an ascent of 456 m, Rheinhöhenlauf Halbmarathon has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is LZ10 - loop trail Homscheid with 193 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Vettelschoß?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Vettelschoß is Rheinhöhenlauf Halbmarathon with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.