Best backpacking trails in Waldbreitbach
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Explore the most popular backpacking trails near Waldbreitbach 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
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route is stage 16 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Waldbreitbach to Bad Hönningen. The final segment begins along the Wied river, passing the historic cross chapel and the Franciscan monasteries before ascending to the Malberg. This former basalt quarry features a hikers' hut and the famous Three-Monastery View. From the heights, the path follows the Limesweg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where reconstructed watchtowers mark the ancient Roman frontier. The journey concludes with a...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrSection of the Wiedweg in the Westerwald It leads through the shady woods along the banks of the Wied and to the St Marienhaus monastery gardens, which you can view at your leisure. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - St.Marienhaus monastery - Creation trail
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest backpacking trail in Waldbreitbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Waldbreitbach is WesterwaldSteig Stage 16: Waldbreitbach - Bad Hönningen. This trail is estimated to be 12.1 km long.
Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Waldbreitbach?
Waldbreitbach: With an ascent of 456 m, WesterwaldSteig Stage 16: Waldbreitbach - Bad Hönningen has the most elevation gain of all of the backpacking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for backpacking trails is Wiedweg Stage 7: Waldbreitbach - Datzeroth with 366 m of elevation gain.
