Best lake trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

This route follows stage 7 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Rengsdorf and ends in Sayn. The trail descends through the peaceful forests of the Westerwald back toward the Middle Rhine Valley. Along the way, it passes traces of the Roman Limes ditch, the Wingertsberg forest nature trail, and the Schwanenteich pond. Notable cultural highlights include the bird path and the Neuwieder Zoo, which hosts a large kangaroo herd, before the segment finishes near the Sayn Butterfly Garden. Overnight...

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.

The Rheinsteig is a premier long-distance hiking trail that stretches for 320 km (199 miles) along the right bank of the Rhine River between Bonn and Wiesbaden, typically completed in 21 daily segments. The route leads hikers through a breathtaking cultural landscape characterized by narrow, challenging paths, dense forests, terraced vineyards, and secluded side valleys. Notable highlights include panoramic vistas of the Middle Rhine Valley, historic castles, and ancient ruins overlooking the...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This relaxed circular trail starts at the Schwanenteich reservoir near Oberbieber. It continues through the forest to Rengsbach, where you can take a cosy break at a refreshment stop. You walk back along the Engelsbach stream. Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Engelsbach stream - Schwanenteich reservoir - Rhine high trail - Rengsdorf - Lime tower

Family-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point for the Kalenborn loop trail is the large car park at the Willscheider Berg leisure facility in Vettelschoss. The first hiking highlight is already waiting here: the lookout tower, which allows a great view of the former basalt quarry. The LZ11 loop trail explores the forested areas between Kalenborn and Vettelschoss on mostly gravel hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - Willscheider...

Official course of the Rheinhöhenlauf (half marathon distance) in Rhineland-Palatinate The Rheinhöhenlauf is a very special sporting event that starts in the south of Vettelschoß and runs in a north-westerly direction through Kalenborn and the beautiful forest areas of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park. Highlights: - Half marathon distance - Running through the Westerwald - Circumnavigation of the Willscheider Bergsee

Historical, scenic hiking route in Datzeroth, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the section of the Wiedweg trail. It passes through forests and the idyllic Laubachtal valley with its waterfall. Refreshment stops are also available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Altwied Castle ruins - Laubach waterfall - Neuwied Castle Park - Along the Wied - Ends at the Rhine

Enduring hiking trail north of Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate From Altwied, where you can visit the ruins of Altwied Castle, this hiking trail runs along the River Wied around Melsbach, Rengsdorf and Oberbieber through the beautiful natural landscape north of the course of the Rhine. Highlights: - Hiking along the Wied - Visit the ruins of Altwied Castle - Laubach waterfall

Scenic hiking trail near Neuwied in Rhineland-Palatinate From the north-west of Neuwied, this route runs northwards along the River Wied to the Laubachsmühle mill and back to the starting point via dense woodland. Highlights: - Laubachsmühle mill - Covered wooden bridge - Beautiful views - Altwied Castle