Best forest trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

This route follows stage 3 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Bad Honnef and ends in Linz am Rhein. The trail leads through the wooded hills of the Siebengebirge, climbing past the Stux viewpoint, the volcanic Leyberg summit, and the Hähnerbachtal waterfall. Hikers pass the Erpeler Ley basalt plateau, which offers views of the Remagen Bridge ruins, before descending past Ockenfels Castle into the historic old town of Linz. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels;...

This route follows Stage 4 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Linz am Rhein and ends in Bad Hönningen. The trail starts in the historic old town of Linz and follows a scenic route through the ‘Römerland’ region, featuring a variety of woods, meadows and vineyards. Walkers pass Dattenberg Castle and the village museum before enjoying sweeping views from the Kaiserberg and Römerich. After the ridge near Ariendorf, the route runs directly through the grounds of Arenfels Castle and descends into...

Wonderful hike in the Westerwald in Rhineland-Palatinate. A marvellous hike through forest, over hills and meadows. It is perfect to forget everyday life to the sound of the Laubach waterfall. The Laubach can be followed before the turn-off to Almblick for a refreshment stop in the Laubachsmühle. The starting point is at the car park at the tennis court. There are public bathrooms right next door at the Waldfestplatz car park. Highlights: - Alpine view of the Wiedtal valley - Laubach...

This route follows stage 5 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Bad Hönningen and ends in Leutesdorf. The trail links Roman history with medieval lore, passing the Limes UNESCO World Heritage site and the RömerWelt museum before climbing to the Rheinbrohler Ley and Hammersteiner Ley viewpoints. Hikers traverse slate cliffs and vineyards, with options to visit the Hammerstein castle ruins, St. Goar Church, and the Edmundshütte overlook. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and...

Circular route near Melsbach in Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful hike that starts at the car park on Melsbacher Straße. It leads to historic Altwied with its castle ruins and refreshment stops and then along the Wied to the Laubach waterfall. Highlights: - Altwied castle ruins - Laubach waterfall

This route follows stage 6 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Leutesdorf and ends in Rengsdorf. The trail leaves the Rhine banks and ascends through the Hohlbachtal to follow vineyard paths and forest tracks, offering views over the Neuwied Basin. Hikers pass the Feldkirchen water park and cross the Kehlbachtal and Aubachtal before descending into the Wied Valley to cross an ancient stone bridge by the Altwied Castle ruins. The final section climbs a steep serpentine path past a waterfall...

The ExtraTour Fürstenweg is a certified premium hiking trail. It follows in the footsteps of the Princes of Wied. Their principality in the Rhine-Westerwald existed from the 12th century until 1806. The ancestral seat of the princes was Altwied Castle until the 17th century, before they founded the town of Neuwied in 1653 and later resided there in Neuwied Castle.

Popular hike in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful hike that leads from Linz in the Rhine Valley to Kalenborn. The majority of the route runs through the forest. The start and finish are railway stations, so the hike is ideal for travelling by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Linz - Kalenborn - Rhine Valley - Kasbach

Idyllic hiking route from Unkel, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful route that is not too long and starts in Unkel on the Rheinsteig and ends in Bad Honnef. Two climbs are manageable with a bit of fitness. Arrival and departure by train is quite comfortable (of course you can also take the train back to the starting point/car). Highlights of the hike: - Accessible by bus and train - Breitbach - Rheinsteig

Popular loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. From Unkel you hike up to the Stuxberg and further past the Vilzelt moated castle (privately owned), probably built in the 13th century. Via Orsberg you reach the Erpeler Ley plateau, from which wonderful views of the Rhine Valley open up. There are two relaxed options for the way back to Unkel: either on the cycle and hiking trail along the Rhine or by train from the Erpel train station. Highlights of the hike: -...