Best trails near Fuchskaute
3.8(44 reviews)
Fuchskaute: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Fuchskaute: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Fuchskaute are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 3.6 (21)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrInteresting circular route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike begins and ends at the large car park (free of charge) at the Fuchskaute restaurant and runs partly along the widely known Rothaarstieg. This leads to the Ketzerstein natural monument near Weißenberg, close to a shady rest area. The special feature of this basalt formation, which marks the end of a former lava flow, is the magnetic disturbance emanating from the rock formation, so that every...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·19.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante", Rhineland-Palatinate/North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the second stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante". The stage starts at Fuchskaute, the highest mountain in the Westerwald. The route ends in Burbach. A special highlight on the hike is the Ketzerstein natural monument, ancient remains of lava flows. Many great views of the Westerwald landscape can be enjoyed. There are...
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·25.6 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante", Hesse. This is the first stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante". The Westerwald variant and the main route of the Rothaarsteig (Dill variant) separate in the Hofgarten in Dillenburg. Following the signs for the Westerwald variant, a challenging hike awaits with countless magnificent views, including as far as the Lahn-Dill mountains and the Taunus. The first stage ends on the...
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·18.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic circular hike in the Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Start at the Fuchskaute - there is a restaurant with a patisserie and events on the extinct volcano. You can stop off here after the circular hike and enjoy the magnificent view from the highest point in the Westerwald. The route leads through forests and across sunny fields to sleepy Rabenscheid, around the airfield to Bartenstein and southwards to Heisterberger Weiher. From there, head west back to...
- 3.3 (2)·Hard·45.9 km·Est. 12–13.5 hrThemed cycle tour in the upper Westerwald. Approx. 43 km. At 657 metres, the Fuchskaute is the highest point in the Westerwald and the destination of this circular tour. On this tour you can experience at first hand how fresh and liberating the Westerwald wind blows. Highlights: - Refreshment stops in Rennerod - Before Rehe: Detour to the Krombach dam - Town hall in Rehe - half-timbered house from the early 18th century - Fuchskaute: Recreational break in the nature reserve
- 2.7 (6)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Breitscheid to Rehe. The journey begins in Breitscheid, where the pottery museum honors the region’s white gold tradition, before ascending onto the basalt plateaus of the High Westerwald. Hikers pass the mystical Bartenstein rock formations and the village of Rabenscheid, where Celtic legends and wide panoramas dominate the landscape. After passing the Heisterberger Weiher, which offers a chance for a summer swim, the trail reaches...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Fuchskaute?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Fuchskaute. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Fuchskaute?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Fuchskaute is Fuchskaute - Drei-Länder-Eck Loop R3, which has a 3.6 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 10.6 km long with an elevation gain of 318 m.
What is the longest trail near Fuchskaute?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Fuchskaute is Fuchskaute-Tour (V). This trail is estimated to be 45.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Fuchskaute?
Fuchskaute: With an ascent of 1,121 m, Fuchskaute-Tour (V) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 1: Dillenburg - Fuchskaute with 973 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Fuchskaute?
The most popular and difficult trail near Fuchskaute is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.