Best river trails in Breitscheid
4.4(25 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Breitscheid with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.2 (17)·Moderate·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-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 -...
- 4.5 (8)·Hard·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrA 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...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Breitscheid?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Breitscheid is Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour. This trail is estimated to be 9.0 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Breitscheid?
Breitscheid: With an ascent of 1,443 ft, Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Erdbacher Karst- und Höhlenlehrpfad (Kleine Runde) with 374 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Breitscheid?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Breitscheid is Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour with a 4.5-star rating from 8 reviews.