Best trails in Breitscheid

Family-friendly nature trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark, Hesse. Short circular route with a few meters of altitude, but also easy to manage on foot with smaller children. Ideal for bringing children closer to nature. There are some caves, a tunnel and a quarry to explore along the way. At the highest point of the route there is also a stalactite cave on the edge of the path that can be visited (Breitscheider autumn labyrinth). Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly -...

A varied quality trail in the Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus, Hesse The Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour is a certified quality hiking trail in the Westerwald. From caves to gorges, from quarries to ancient volcanic chimneys - this circular hike boasts a multitude of impressive geological formations. So you should bring some time with you, for example, to be able to explore the stalactite cave Herbstlabyrinth (show cave Breitscheid) in peace. In addition to such fascinating rock...

This 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...