Best river trails in Neuwied

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Explore the most popular river trails near Neuwied 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

#1 - Fürstenweg
3.8 (24)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
The ExtraTour Fürstenweg is a certified premium hiking trail. He follows in the footsteps of the princes of Wied. Their principality in the Rhine-Westerwald existed from the 12th century to 1806. The ancestral seat of the princes was Altwied Castle until the 17th century, before the town of Neuwied was founded in 1653 and later resided there in Neuwied Castle.
#2 - Oberbieber - Rengsdorf
3.9 (10)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Popular loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This relaxed loop trail begins at the Schwanenteich reservoir near Oberbieber. You walk through the forest to Rengsbach, where you can take a leisurely break at a restaurant. You walk back along the Engelsbach. Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Engelsbach - Schwanenteich reservoir - Rheinhoehenweg - Rengsdorf - Limes tower
#3 - Von Gladbach zur Abtei Rommsdorf und zum Gladbach
3.7 (7)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber
5.0 (1)·Hard·15.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
Enduring hiking trail north of Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate From Altwied, where the Altwied castle ruins can be visited, this hiking trail runs along the Wied river around Melsbach, Rengsdorf and Oberbieber through the beautiful natural landscape north of the course of the Rhine. Highlights: - Hiking on the Wied - Visit the Altwied castle ruins - Laubach Waterfall
#5 - Von Neuwied zur Laubachsmühle
4.9 (2)·Hard·11.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
Panoramic hiking trail near Neuwied in Rhineland-Palatinate From the northwest of Neuwied, this route runs in a northerly direction along the Wied river to Laubachsmühle and back to the starting point via dense forest areas. Highlights: - Laubachsmühle - covered wooden bridge - beautiful views - Castle Altwied
#6 - Von Gladbach zum Limes
4.3 (7)·Moderate·7.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#7 - Rund um Gladbach
4.3 (2)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
#8 - Niederbieber, Wüstung Rockenfeld, and Monrepos Loop
Hard·14.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
#9 - Feldkircher Höhen und Schlosspark
Hard·12.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Neuwied?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Neuwied is Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber. This trail is estimated to be 15.1 mi long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Neuwied?

Neuwied: With an ascent of 2,778 ft, Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Niederbieber, Wüstung Rockenfeld, and Monrepos Loop with 2,175 ft of elevation gain.