Best long 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)

Popular quality trail in the Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate The Wäller Tour Hohe Hahnscheid is a certified quality hiking trail in the Westerwald. Due to the numerous churches along the route, this circular hike is also known as the "devotional trail". But there is no shortage of natural attractions on this route either: the Holzbachschlucht gorge and the Hessenblick view provide variety, as do the many magnificent views of the surrounding low mountain range landscape and the Elbbach...

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

Varied 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,...

Picturesque and cultural-historical circular hike near Mudersbach, Rhineland-Palatinate. This idyllic circular trail is all about mining, giant trees and beer. The region was home to the first ironworks, which produced steel until the 1980s. The giant trees are located along the trail in the Giebelwald - a mountain ridge almost completely covered in forest, which flattens out on all sides from the highest point (the Giebelberg). The Giebelwald is also home to the Erzquell spring, from which...