Best river trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus
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Explore the most popular river 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: -...
- 4.2 (11)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.1 (21)·Hard·16.9 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrCertified 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...
- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular 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
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular 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)
- 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,...
- 3.7 (10)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.4 (9)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque 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...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best river trail to hike in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best river trail 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 river trail in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus is Radweg Deutsche Einheit Etappe 3 Stockhausen nach Stadtallendorf. This trail is estimated to be 103.0 km long.
How many river trails are in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
There are 59 river trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus.These river trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 246 AllTrails community reviews.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus?
Druidensteig (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain for river trails with 3,286 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Westerwald VG-Hachenbur, which has 1,853 m of elevation gain.
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