Best forest trails in Unkel

Idyllic hiking route from Unkel, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful route that is not too long and starts in Unkel am Rheinsteig and ends in Bad Honnef. Two inclines can be managed with a bit of fitness. Arriving and departing by train is very convenient (of course you can also take the train back to the starting point/car). Highlights of the hike: - Accessible by bus and train - Breitbach - Rheinsteig

Popular loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. From Unkel you hike up to the Stuxberg and further past the Vilzelt moated castle (privately owned), probably built in the 13th century. Via Orsberg you reach the Erpeler Ley plateau, from which wonderful views of the Rhine Valley open up. There are two relaxed options for the way back to Unkel: either on the cycle and hiking trail along the Rhine or by train from the Erpel train station. Highlights of the hike: -...

Popular hike in the Rhineland-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a scenic and eventful hike on the Rheinsteig from Unkel via the Erpeler Ley and Linz to Dattenberg. From Dattenberg you hike back to Linz along the banks of the Rhine and then take the boat back to Unkel. Highlights of the hike: - Unkel - Views of the Rhine - Basalt rock "Erpeler Ley" - Boat trip (fee)

The Erpeler Ley is the most famous point on this circuit because of its wonderful location, but there are also numerous other distant views of the Rhine Valley and the Siebengebirge. The paths along the often deeply cut creeks are very idyllic, of which the Kasbach is probably the best known, also because of the parallel railway line. ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore other exciting short trips on the water? Then check out the following hikes: -...

This family-friendly loop trail offers a wonderful opportunity to explore Unkel and the surrounding countryside. The trail leads out of town directly into the vineyards and passes the historic Vilszelt Castle. A wooded path winds its way up to the Stuxhöhe, where a comfortable sun lounger invites you to take a break. From the viewing platform, a sweeping view of the Rhine Valley and the river unfolds. The return route passes by the babbling waterfall in the Hähnerbach Valley, providing a...