Best trails near Wied
4.4(65 reviews)
Wied: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Wied: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wied are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCircular 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
- 4.2 (22)·Hard·18.7 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis 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...
- 3.8 (24)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe 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.
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistorical, 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
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·24.3 km·Est. 7.5–8 hrEnduring 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
- Hard·21.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrBeautiful circular route in the Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful circular route can also be explored in two days with a break at the campsite. It starts at the car park very close to the "Altwied Burg" bus stop. Most of the trail leads through shady forests and is sometimes accompanied by the babbling Nonnenbach stream and towards the end by the River Wied. There are refreshment stops at the starting point. Highlights: - Altwied Castle
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wied?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wied. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wied?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wied is Laubach Waterfall via Altwied -Melsbach, which has a 4.7 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 5.6 km long with an elevation gain of 216 m.
What is the longest trail near Wied?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wied is Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber. This trail is estimated to be 24.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wied?
Wied: With an ascent of 958 m, Rengsdorfer Volkswandertag has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber with 847 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wied?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wied is Rheinsteig Stage 6: Leutesdorf - Rengsdorf with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.