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Best hard trails in Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park

Best hard trails in Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park

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Hesse
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#8 of 12 nature parks

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The Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park was established in 2007 and is the 11th nature park in the state of Hesse, and its diverse landscape makes it ideal for premium hiking trails. There are currently 18 extra tours that offer expansive views and marvellous nature.

The varied landscape of the nature park is ideal for various hiking tours through extensive deciduous and coniferous forests, deep valleys and across different geological features with their diverse flora and fauna. You will find near-natural high-altitude forests with oak, beech and alder trees, rare meadow ferns, orchids and medicinal herbs such as St John's wort, lady's mantle and arnica. The juniper heaths near Dautphe Simmersbach, Eibach, Dreisbach and Eiershausen are another special feature, and there are orchards at higher altitudes.

Top sights

Aar
Aar
River
Aartalsee
Aartalsee
Reservoir
Perf
Perf
River
Allberg
Allberg
Peak
Hünstein
Hünstein
Peak
Daubhaus
Daubhaus
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Gladenbacher Berglandring

    4.7 (16)·Hard·17.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This route is a certified premium hiking trail. The highlights of the route are pleasantly evenly distributed and make the tour varied. Right at the start, you hike through "Gladbach Switzerland" with beautiful geotopes and slate quarries. After the halfway point, you reach the quarry near Rachelshausen and Hünstein. Here, at the highest point of the route, there is a viewing tower. You can get here by bus and train.

  2. #2 - Boxbachpfad

    4.6 (15)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Panoramic premium hiking trail in the low mountain range near Breidenbach in Hesse. This idyllic circular hike leads along beautiful forest paths through the Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park. You will have to climb a few metres in altitude on this tour. You will be rewarded for your efforts with marvellous views. The idyllic "Silbersee" diabase lake with its steep rock faces and shimmering green water is particularly impressive. Premium hiking trails are hiking trails certified by the...

  3. #3 - Rothaarsteig Stage 7: Lahnhof - Wilgersdorf

    4.5 (10)·Hard·19.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    This route follows stage 7 of the Rothaarsteig, connecting Lahnhof with Wilgersdorf on a historically rich and scenic section. The hike begins at the source of the Lahn and leads first to the Ilse source, which was renowned in the Middle Ages as a holy spring and place of pilgrimage. Passing the Jagdberg (674 m / 2,211 ft), the trail reaches the "Kaffeebuche" rest area, offering views of Hainchen, home to Westphalia's only hill-top moated castle. A scenic highlight is the "Nase im Wind"...

  4. #4 - Rothaarsteig-Spur Wacholderweg

    4.5 (12)·Hard·16.1 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Popular circular hike in the Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hesse. This route leads over the hills around Donsbach and is one of ten Rothaarsteig trails. In addition to marvellous views, the route offers a tree nature trail and a variety of rare animal and plant species. It passes the wild animal enclosure. The Waat-Tret-Analge with barefoot path also awaits along the route. Highlights: - Dornsbach Wildlife Park - Kornberg - Alteberg and Sauernberg nature reserve

  5. #5 - Lahnwanderweg stage 3: Bad Laasphe - Biedenkopf

    4.6 (13)·Hard·16.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Scenic section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail On this stage, you have a wonderful view of the Lahn valley from the Entenberg; if you like, you can sign the summit book. The trail continues to the Perfstausee reservoir and the Biedenkopfer Wald forest, from where you can again enjoy beautiful views. Highlights: - Perfstausee - Entenberg

  6. #6 - Rothaarsteig Stage 8: Wilgersdorf - Dillenburg

    4.5 (7)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
    This route follows stage 8 of the Rothaarsteig, forming the crowning finale of the long-distance trail from Wilgersdorf to the Oranien town of Dillenburg on a historically rich section. The hike first leads back to the ridge at the Hubertusbuche and passes the "Hauberg" trail, which explains the traditional regional form of forest management. Passing the Lucaseiche natural monument and the idyllic Steinbach forester's lodge, the path gradually descends into the Lahn-Dill-Bergland. After one...

  7. #7 - Lahnhöhentour

    4.2 (9)·Hard·37.5 km·Est. 11–12.5 hr
    Popular premium hiking trail in the Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park, Hesse. This route is a certified premium hiking trail that can easily be divided into two stages. The circular route is characterised by its beautiful forest sections and panoramic views over the Lahn Valley. The trail can be reached by bus and train. Both Biedenkopf and Buchenau railway stations have easy access to the respective starting points. Highlights of the hike: - Buchenau (Lahn) - Biedenkopf - great views over the...

  8. #8 - Haubergstour

    4.8 (5)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Certified premium hiking trail in the Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park, Hesse. This certified premium hiking trail near Haiger leads through forests and open fields. Again and again, beautiful views of the valleys of the Ebersbach and Rossbach streams and the Dietzhölz valley open up. If you look closely, you can see traces of the coppice forest management that has been practised for centuries. It is possible to get there by bus and train. Highlights of the hike: - great views - Medieval iron...

  9. #9 - Hörlepanoramaweg

    4.1 (5)·Hard·16.7 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Pretty, certified premium hiking trail in the Lahn-Dill-Bergland, Hesse. This circular trail follows in the footsteps of shepherds. It leads across wide fields and along pretty forest edges in the Lahn Dill Bergland Nature Park. The hike covers many small landscape features, such as a quarry, a stream valley in the forest and unspoilt ponds. The trail leads along the Hörle river to its source. Here you can enjoy the beauty and diversity of the shady beech forest to the full. The walk is...

  10. #10 - D7 Nimerich-Bergtour

    4.4 (5)·Hard·17.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Demanding and panoramic hike over the Dautpher mountains in Hesse, Germany. A great circular route that starts at the Dautphe outdoor pool. It first crosses meadow orchards with the odd resting bench and then climbs steeply up towards Weißenberg mountain. The well-marked paths and climbs are sometimes flatter and then steeper again. On the way back through Dautphe, it is worth visiting St Martin's Church with the oldest roof truss in Central Europe. Highlights: - great and wide views -...
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