Best camping trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus

This route is stage 6 of the Westerwaldsteig; it runs from Freilingen to Nistertal. The trail begins at the Postweiher and leads past the Brinken and Dreifelder Weiher through the natural paradise of the Westerwald Lake District. Walkers follow the River Wied upstream to its source near Linden, before ascending to the Gräbersberg, whose observation tower offers sweeping views. Passing the legendary Welterstein, the path finally leads to Stöffel-Park in Enspel. This Tertiary and industrial...

This route is stage 3 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Rehe to Rennerod. The journey begins in the municipality of Rehe, where the historic half-timbered town hall and the prayer hall from 1741 showcase exquisite Baroque woodcarvings. From the village center, the path transitions into the Krombachtalsperre nature reserve. This large reservoir serves as a vital habitat for migratory birds and features a dedicated observation station and boat rentals. Hikers follow the shoreline, enjoying...

Wonderful cycle path in the Westerwald. This beautiful GeoRoute leads to the Lahn Cycle Path in Biskirchen and runs downhill most of the way along the former railway line of the Ulm Valley Railway. In the past, clay, iron ore and basalt were transported along this route, but today, the beautiful landscape here in the Geopark can be enjoyed. The start is high up on the "Knoten" mountain at a car park. It is also possible to take the bus to Mademühlen or Oberrod and to start from there. There...

Varied hike in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. The name already gives it away - the hike is a journey into the more than 2500 years of mining here in the Lahn-Dill region. The "Fortuna" mine was closed in the 1980s. Today, a lot can be learned about the history of the ore district and the realities of the work. There is a mining museum on the colliery site and there are still hoisting machines that can be seen in operation. The walk begins with the realities of physical labour during...

Sunday tour for everyone, no difficult trails, approx. 900m. Refreshment stops: Alpenroder Hütte with beer garden, Marienstätter Brauhaus with beer garden, Cafe am Wilhelmsteig

Official route of the permanent CTF of the RTC Sandhasen'88 Wölfersheim e.V. Further details can be found directly at the organiser: http://www.rtc-sandhasen.de/

Popular circular hike in the National Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus, Hesse. From the Ulmbach Dam, you hike to the Holzbach Gorge, which was named Geotope of the Year by the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark in 2016. Several pretty little towns such as Westerburg and Rennerod lie along the 74-kilometre route. Cycling is not permitted in the nature reserve around the Holzbach Gorge. You can explore the nature reserve on foot and then cycle around it on country roads. Highlights of the...

Popular circular route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. In the old town centre, it is worth taking some time to visit the castle with its park and orangery. There are also cafés and restaurants nearby for a cosy break. The route continues along the beautiful Lahn loop, combining historical sights and wonderful natural scenery. The start is at the car park right next to the "Guntersau" bus stop, making it easy to travel by car or public transport. Weilburg can also be reached by...