Best trails near Erpeler Ley

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;...

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: -...

Popular hike in the Rhineland-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a scenic and exciting hike along the Rheinsteig from Unkel via Erpeler Ley and Linz to Dattenberg. From Dattenberg, you walk along the banks of the Rhine back to Linz and then take the boat back to Unkel. Highlights of the hike: - Unkel - Views of the Rhine - Basalt rock "Erpeler Ley" - Boat trip (subject to a charge)

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

Beautiful hiking trail along the course of the Rhine near Kasbach in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs along the beautiful banks of the Rhine and uphill to Erpeler Ley, offering wonderful panoramic views over the Rhine valley as well as the opportunity to visit Vilzelt Castle. Highlights: - Hiking along the banks of the Rhine - View from the Erpeler Ley - Vilzelt Castle

To the east of Erpel, directly on the Rhine, the rock of the Erpeler Ley rises 191 metres above the Rhine valley. From up there you have a wonderful view of the Rhine, the towns of Kasbach, Erpel, Linz and Remagen and far beyond into the mountains of the Eifel. The village of Erpel itself is famous for its 335m long railway bridge.

The Erpeler Ley is the most famous point on this loop due to its magnificent location, but there are also numerous other distant views of the Rhine Valley and the Siebengebirge mountains. The paths along the often deeply incised streams are very idyllic, of which the Kasbach is probably the best known, partly because of the railway line running parallel to it. ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore other exciting short excursions by the water? Then take a look at the...

Longer tour along the Rhine and through the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park in Rhineland-Palatinate There are refreshment stops along the route and it is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Hiking in the Kasbach valley - Stop off at the Steffens brewery - Bee nature trail at the starting point - Waterfall at the Hähnerbach