Best railway path trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus

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...

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...

Family-friendly long-distance cycle route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Nature Park. This varied cycle path connects the Lahn, Ulmtal and Dill cycle paths and, as the name suggests, runs along former railway lines. Along the way, there are great views, charming little villages with historic town centres and plenty of cosy rest stops with great views. The start is in Wetzlar, at the car park right by the River Dill. The "Wetzlar" train station is very close by, making it easy to travel to...