Best historic site trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus

Interesting circular route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike begins and ends at the large car park (free of charge) at the Fuchskaute restaurant and runs partly along the widely known Rothaarstieg. This leads to the Ketzerstein natural monument near Weißenberg, close to a shady rest area. The special feature of this basalt formation, which marks the end of a former lava flow, is the magnetic disturbance emanating from the rock formation, so that every...

Popular circular hike near Wetzlar, Hesse. Three watchtowers and an observation tower await hikers on the Four Towers Tour in Wetzlar, which starts at the historic Lahnbrücke bridge (paid car park). You leave the Hauser Mühle and the open-air theatre behind you and soon reach the Bismarck Tower on the Lahnberg (alternative tour start). Further stops are the Kaisersgrund, the Brühlsbacher Warte and the Stoppelberg, where a viewing tower offers great views of the Dünsberg and Wetzlar, among...

Certified premium hiking trail near Höhr-Grenzhausen, Rhineland-Palatinate A varied route through the Brexbach gorge with medium difficulty and hardly any technical demands. Premium hiking trails are certified by the German Hiking Institute e.V. and are hiking trails that are characterised by a particularly high hiking quality and are also excellently marked. They therefore guarantee a balanced and enjoyable hiking experience. Highlights: - impressive Brexbach Gorge - Teufelsberg - shady...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. Forest, meadows and romantic streams - the Brexbachschluchtweg promises a great break in the midst of beautiful nature. The ruins of Grenzau Castle, built around 1210, with its triangular keep, which you pass right at the start of the hike, are interesting from a cultural and historical perspective. Highlights of the hike: - Brextal - Teufelsberg - Grenzau castle ruins - Kaiserstuhl

Popular hiking trail near Wetzlar, Hesse. The northern variant of the Wetzlar 3 Towers Trail shortens the 20 km long Wetzlar 3 Towers Trail, which has been labelled the "Lahn Facet", by around 10 km. The circular route around Wetzlar leads to the ruins of Kalsmunt Castle and the Bismarck Tower, among other places Highlights of the hike: - Wetzlar's old town centre - Kalsmunt castle ruins - Bismarck Tower (Garbenheimer Warte)

Idyllic and varied circular hike near Biebertal in Hesse. Start at the small forest car park in the direction of the sports field in Rodheim. The route is very varied and leads through some wooded areas - but mostly through marvellous fields with sweeping views. This route is accessible all year round and also makes for a lovely winter walk. The view of the two castles at the end of the trail is a great finale. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Popular circular hiking trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Blasiussteig near Frickhofen promises plenty of variety over 20 kilometres. Numerous historical, cultural and scenic attractions line the route. If the route is too long for you, you can take a shortcut between Frickhofen and Dorndorf. Highlights of the hike: - Ice gallery - Celtic rampart - Blasius Chapel - Views as far as the Taunus - Several information boards

Stage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Druidensteig", Rhineland-Palatinate. The first stage of the Druidensteig quality trail begins in Kirchen (Sieg) and runs for around 17 kilometres to Herdorf. Along the way, you will come across several remnants of mining and a mining museum worth seeing. The absolute highlight, however, is the striking Druidenstein, to which the hiking trail owes its name. Highlights of the hike: - Freusburg Castle - Wilhelmine mine - Freusburgermühle (industrial...