Best wildlife 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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

Certified premium hiking trail on the Iserbach near Anhausen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular trail is a certified premium hiking trail. The route leads through the varied low mountain range landscape, with sweeping views, along babbling brooks and dark ponds. The Isenburg castle ruins are a historical sight on the hike. Highlights: - Isenburg castle ruins - Wonderful views - Certified hiking pleasure

Picturesque hike along the Rhine near Erpel, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful circular route leads via Unkel, Scheuren, Bruchhausen and to Erpeler Ley. The route starts and ends in Erpel. The railway station is also nearby, so you can easily get there by bus or train. Refreshment stops are available. Highlights of the tour: - Animal enclosure near Erpel - View of Vilzelt Castle - Erpeler Ley - Along the Rhine

Panoramic quality trail in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Wäller Tour Bärenkopp is a certified quality hiking trail. The strenuous but beautiful circular route partly follows the popular Westerwald-Steig trail and challenges hikers with some steep climbs - a good level of fitness is required, especially on the hairpin bends up to the Bärenkopp. Once the ridges of the Westerwald are climbed, wonderful views of the Waldbreitenbach valley and the surrounding...