Best cave trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus
4.4(25 reviews)
Explore the most popular cave trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (17)·Moderate·2.3 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly nature trail in the National Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus, Hesse. Short circular trail with a few metres of elevation gain, but also easy to manage on foot with smaller children. Ideal for introducing children to nature. There are several caves, a tunnel and a quarry to explore along the way. At the highest point of the route, there is also a stalactite cave at the edge of the path that can be visited (Breitscheid autumn labyrinth). Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.5 (8)·Hard·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried quality trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Hesse The Rothaarsteig Trail Breitscheider Höhlentour is a certified quality hiking trail in the Westerwald. From caves to gorges, from quarries to ancient volcanic vents - this circular hike boasts a variety of impressive geological formations. You should therefore bring some time with you to discover the Herbstlabyrinth stalactite cave (Breitscheid show cave) in peace and quiet. In addition to such fascinating rock formations,...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best trail with caves to hike in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail with caves to hike in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus is Erdbacher Karst- und Höhlenlehrpfad (Kleine Runde), which has a 4.2 star rating from 17 reviews. This trail is 2.3 km long with an elevation gain of 114 m.
What is the longest trail with caves in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail with caves in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus is Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour. This trail is estimated to be 14.5 km long.
How many cave trails are in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
There are 2 cave trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus.These cave trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 25 AllTrails community reviews.
Which cave trail has the most elevation gain in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour has the most elevation gain for cave trails with 440 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Erdbacher Karst- und Höhlenlehrpfad (Kleine Runde), which has 114 m of elevation gain.
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