Best forest trails in Linz am Rhein
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Linz am Rhein 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
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route follows Stage 4 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Linz am Rhein and ends in Bad Hönningen. The trail starts in the historic old town of Linz and follows a scenic path through the Römerland region, featuring a variety of forests, meadows, and vineyards. Hikers pass Dattenberg Castle and the village museum before enjoying sweeping views from the Kaiserberg and Römerich. After the ridge near Ariendorf, the route runs directly through the grounds of Arenfels Castle and descends into...
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful hike that leads from Linz in the Rhine Valley to Kalenborn. The vast majority of the route runs through the forest. Start and finish are train stations, so the hike is ideal for arriving by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Linz - Kalenborn - Rhine Valley - Kasbach
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Lower Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. The LZ15 hiking trail leads through the idyllic fields, meadows and forests between Ockenfels, Ohlenberg and Linz am Rhein. In particular, the section between the romantic town center of Ockenfels and Ohlenberg is scenically very attractive, as you hike through the forested valley of the Ockenfelser Bach almost the entire time. From Ohlenberg the route leads more and more through open landscapes and over the...
- 3.5 (8)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrA hike with long, natural forest trails and some history. The hiking trail LZ7 leads through the Renneberger Bachtal, past the race mountain castle, which was built in 1846 by the princes of Salm-Kyrburg. It continues over a panoramic high plateau to Notscheid. Then through quiet forest paths to Hummelsberg near Hargarten. Highlights: - Rennberg Castle - Emergency decision - Hummelsberg
- 4.0 (2)·Hard·47.4 mi·Est. 19.5–21.5 hrStage 1 of the Westerwald loop. The first day tour of the Westerwaldschleife leads from Linz on the Rhine with its historic ring wall on the Hummelsberg and the famous Linz Castle to Wissen an der Sieg. There are many opportunities for interesting stops along the way, such as the railway museum in Asbach, Altenwied Castle in Neustadt an der Wied or the Siegschleife near Stromberg. Highlights: - Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park - Siebengebirge - Victory loop near Stromberg
- Hard·140.1 mi·Est. 24 hr+Promising long-distance cycle path from Linz am Rhein to Diez an der Lahn. The Westerwaldschleife is a long-distance cycle path through the Westerwald divided into 3 daily stages, parts of which are also located directly in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park. The cycle path is signposted throughout and can be used in both directions. From Linz on the Rhine it goes through the so-called "Raiffeisen region" north to Wildenburger Land, the northernmost point in the Westerwald, over the...
- Hard·47.5 mi·Est. 20–22 hrStage 6 of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route. On the sixth day's stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route, the Rhine is left again and it is 76km from Linz to Wissen in the Westerwald. This section of the long-distance cycle path leads first on the Rhine cycle path to Bad Honnef, from where it goes in an easterly direction through the Siebengebirge and then via Buchholz and Kircheib to Langenbach an der Nister. From here it is only 7km on the Nister cycle path to...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Linz am Rhein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Linz am Rhein is Westerwaldschleife ab Linz. This trail is estimated to be 206.0 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Linz am Rhein?
Linz am Rhein: With an ascent of 25,452 ft, Westerwaldschleife ab Linz has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Westerwaldschleife (Radfernweg) with 17,381 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Linz am Rhein?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Linz am Rhein is Westerwaldschleife Etappe 1: Linz am Rhein - Wissen/Sieg with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.