Best backpacking trails in Nassau Nature Park

This route follows Stage 10 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein and ends in Niederlahnstein. The trail leads through the Nassau Nature Park, winds through the Bienhorn Valley into the forest, crosses the Liedches Berg with views of historic castles, and ends with an adventurous passage through the rope-secured Ruppertsklamm gorge. Accommodation is in local guesthouses and hotels; wild camping is prohibited along the route. Walkers should wear sturdy footwear with good...

This route follows stage 12 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Braubach and ends in Filsen. The trail climbs steeply along the Zecherweg before entering dense forests that lead toward the Marksburg, the only never-destroyed hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine. Hikers traverse rolling woodland paths past the Hexenköpfel and the Lusthäuschen viewpoint, concluding with a scenic ascent to the Filsener Ley nature reserve before dropping into Filsen. Overnight stays are accommodated in local...

This route follows stage 11 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Niederlahnstein and ends in Braubach. The trail crosses from the Lahn River back to the Rhine, passing Burg Lahneck, the historic Wirtshaus an der Lahn, and the ruins of the Rosenberg mine. Hikers navigate narrow rocky paths and tight valleys through the Schlierbachtal, ascending to the Lahnhöhe and Kerkertser Platte viewpoints before descending past Marksburg Castle into the timber-framed town of Braubach. Overnight stays are...

This route follows stage 13 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Kamp-Bornhofen and ends in Kestert. The trail runs south through the Rhenish Massif, starting near the rare flora of the Filsener Ley before heading into the forest toward the Wilhelmshöhe viewpoint. Hikers navigate adventurous paths and steep descents before climbing to the historic castles of Liebenstein and Sterrenberg, accessed via the Himmelsleiter. The path then crosses a large grazing enclosure filled with Exmoor ponies and...

Panoramic hike on the Rheinsteig, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Rheinsteig is one of the most beautiful and most popular long-distance hiking trails in Germany. This hike runs along the Rheinsteig from Kamp-Bornhofen via Kestert to St. Goarshausen and is therefore a direct precursor to the section from St. Goarshausen to Kaub known as the "royal stage". Several castles, vineyards and magnificent views of the Rhine Valley promise plenty of variety while hiking. Highlights of the hike: -...

Varied section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail This route is the nineteenth and final stage of the Lahnwanderweg, which leads from Bad Ems to Lahnstein. Here once again the full diversity of the hiking trail can be experienced. The route runs along idyllic riverside scenery, magnificent mixed beech forests, viewpoints high above the valley and natural treasures such as the Ruppertsklamm gorge. In Lahnstein, the riverside promenade invites to take a stroll and there are plenty of places to...

Scenic section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. This stage offers a wonderful combination of forest and wine, marvellous views such as Gabelstein, Wolfslei or Goethepunkt and secluded valleys. Castles are enthroned in Balduinstein and Laurenburg. However, this stage requires a bit of fitness, surefootedness and a head for heights - it goes up and down, sometimes climbing along ridges secured by ropes. However, if you prefer something more relaxed, you can also take...

Scenic section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail There is a wealth of historical buildings to discover on the 18th stage and there are also plenty of panoramic heights. As you are often up high, you should bring some stamina and time with you. There are refreshment stops in Nassau and Bad Ems. Highlights: - Nassau Castle - leaning tower of Dausenau - Historic half-timbered town hall - Hohe Lay - Kuxlay - Concordia Tower

Scenic section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail A beautiful section of the Lahnwanderweg hiking trail, on which you can explore the village of Fachingen - known for its healing water spring. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Diez Castle - Fachingen with healing water spring - Franzosenley - Lahn promenade Balduinstein

Popular long-distance hike along the Lahn, Hesse. The Lahnhöhenwanderweg can be hiked in two variants. This is the Taunus variant, which leads to the left or south of the Lahn to where the river flows into the Rhine. The Lahnhöhenweg lives up to its name by repeatedly crossing numerous mountains The route is usually divided into eight stages: - Wetzlar/Dillbrücke - Hirschhausen (24 km) - Hirschhausen - Elkerhausen/Bahnhof (18 km) - Elkerhausen - Limburg (25 km) - Limburg - Steinsberg (20...