Best river trails in Koblenz

This route follows Stage 10 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein and ends in Niederlahnstein. The trail passes through the Nassau Nature Park, winds through the Bienhorn Valley into the forest, crosses the Liedches Berg with views of historic castles, and concludes with an adventurous passage through the rope-secured Ruppertsklamm gorge. Overnight stays are in local guesthouses and hotels; wild camping is prohibited along the route. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear...

Short walk through the city center of Kobelnz in Rhineland-Palatinate This footpath leads through the old town of Koblenz and runs along the rivers of the Rhine and Moselle. And also past the Electoral Palace and to the Deutsches Eck at the confluence of the two rivers. Highlights: - Electoral Castle - Deutsches Eck at the Rhine-Moselle estuary - beautiful old town of Koblenz

Idyllic circular hiking trail along the banks of the Moselle near Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular hiking trail leads clockwise along the banks of the Moselle northwest of Koblenz in the Metternich district. The Mosellum Information Center offers an insight into the flora and fauna of the Moselle river landscape and how it is used by people. Highlights: - Güls railway bridge - Mosellum information center - Statt-Strand Koblenz

This historic and scenic loop leads through the Koblenz City Forest at the northern edge of the Hunsrück mountains. The trail explores the forested ridges above the Rhine Valley, following a diverse mixture of broad forestry roads, narrow woodland paths, and serpentines. A central highlight is the plateau at Rittersturz, which not only offers a spectacular view of the Deutsches Eck and the Rhine Valley but also went down in German history as the site of the 1948 "Rittersturz Conference." In...

Part of the Way of St James from Koblenz to Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate This section of the Way of St James also follows the yellow scallop shell on a blue background. It leads to Trier, where the sarcophagus with the bones of the Apostle Matthias can be visited. On the way, the sides of the Moselle will be changed six times. There are always opportunities to stop for refreshments and overnight stays in the beautiful villages along the river. Highlights: - Numerous castles and fortresses...

This idyllic route leads through the varied low mountain range landscape of the Westerwald near Montabaur. The trail opens up the densely wooded surroundings of the Hasenberg and runs along a pleasant mixture of paved forest paths, narrow forest trails and gentle meadow paths. A key highlight is the sweeping view from the summit of the Hasenberg, which reveals Montabaur Castle and the distant mountain ranges of the Taunus and Siebengebirge mountains on a clear day. Black woodpeckers, red...

Panoramic loop trail in the Hunsrueck, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful loop trail explores the Koblenz city forest between the valleys of the Moselle and the Rhine. You walk quite high to the on the Kuehkopf, which can be seen from afar with its telecommunications tower. At the Kuehkopfhuette you can enjoy a break with a view. Highlights of the hike: - Koblenz city forest - Views of the Rhine and Moselle - Kuehkopf - prehistoric ring walls at Dommelberg - Viewpoint "Knight's Fall" -...

This family-friendly route leads through the southern city forest of Koblenz on the edge of the Hunsrück. The trail opens up the extensive local recreation area around the Remstecken forester's lodge and runs almost exclusively on well-surfaced forest paths and shady forest trails, which are ideal for jogging and walking. Along the route, there are also glimpses of a branching water system of springs and ponds, such as the idyllic Remstecken pond. The route is largely flat and offers a...