Best river trails in Bad Ems
4.3(61 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Bad Ems 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
- 4.3 (21)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis circular route is a certified premium hiking route. The hike leads past the historical spa district, along the Limes palisades, up to the Ernst-Vogler-Wegarck tower and past numerous other cultural and historical highlights, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Roman Limes.
- 4.6 (14)·Hard·10.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried section of the Lahnwanderweg trail This route is the nineteenth and final stage of the Lahnwanderweg, which leads from Bad Ems to Lahnstein. Here the full diversity of the hiking trail can be experienced. The route runs along idyllic riverside scenery, magnificent mixed beech forests, viewpoints high above the valley and natural treasures such as the Ruppertsklamm gorge. In Lahnstein, the riverside promenade invites to take a stroll and there are plenty of places to stop for...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·10.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistorical circular hike around Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate. Around the spa town of Bad Ems it goes up and down to numerous vantage points. This quite sporty tour requires a certain level of fitness. It starts at Bad Ems train station. Mostly through the forest and along the Lahn it goes to the first highlight, the Roman Tower. Balmoral Castle follows shortly after with another climb. Further to the Lahn and a bit along the bank follows the third ascent of the round to the Bismarck Tower....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Bad Ems?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bad Ems is Radweg Deutsche Einheit Etappe 2 Bad Ems nach Stockhausen. This trail is estimated to be 62.3 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Bad Ems?
Bad Ems: With an ascent of 7,664 ft, Radweg Deutsche Einheit Etappe 2 Bad Ems nach Stockhausen has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is 4-Türme-Tour with 3,021 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Ems?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Bad Ems is Lahnwanderweg Stage 19: Bad Ems - Lahnstein with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Kesselbrunnen
- Bismarckturm
- Aussichtskanzel Ernst-Vogler-Weg
- Aussichtspunkt Kurberg
- Nachbau Limes-Palisaden WP 1/93
- Karlsburg
- Brunnenhalle
- Schloss Balmoral
- Concordiaturm
- Aussichtspunkt Malberg
- High Track
- Little house
- Emser Kränchen
- Robert-Kampe-Sprudel
- Kaiserbrunnen
- Römerquelle
- Heinzelmannhöhlen
- Repselskopf
- Mainzer Haus
- Margaretenhöhe