Best trail running trails in Vettelschoß
4.1(10 reviews)
Explore the most popular trail running trails near Vettelschoß 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
- 3.6 (3)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point for the Kalenborn loop trail is the large car park at the Willscheider Berg leisure facility in Vettelschoss. The first hiking highlight is already waiting here: the lookout tower, which allows a great view of the former basalt quarry. The LZ11 loop trail explores the forested areas between Kalenborn and Vettelschoss on mostly gravel hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - Willscheider...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·11.7 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrOfficial route of the Rheinhöhenlauf (half marathon distance) in Rhineland-Palatinate A sporting event of a special kind is the Rheinhöhenlauf, which starts in the south of Vettelschoß and runs in a northwesterly direction through Kalenborn and through the beautiful forest areas of the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park. Highlights: - Half marathon distance - Running through the Westerwald - Circumnavigation of the Willscheider Bergsee
- 3.8 (2)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The LZ12 hiking trail is perfect for a leisurely Sunday stroll with the whole family. From the car park at the cemetery chapel in Vettelschoss, you walk through the pastures and meadows of the Hallerbach valley - a very typical landscape for the Westerwald. If you keep your eyes open, you can observe a variety of animals and birds. Highlights of the hike: - Hallerbach valley - Meadows - exciting animals...
- Moderate·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The loop LZ10 begins at the grill hut in Vettelschoss. The 6 km long route leads through varied forest and meadow landscapes. You walk through the Pfaffenbachtal and reach Homscheid and finally Notscheid. Still accompanied by great panoramic views, you hike back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic forest trails - Views to the Westerwald - old orchards
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Vettelschoß?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Vettelschoß is Rheinhöhenlauf Halbmarathon. This trail is estimated to be 11.7 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Vettelschoß?
Vettelschoß: With an ascent of 1,496 ft, Rheinhöhenlauf Halbmarathon has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is LZ10 - loop trail Homscheid with 633 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Vettelschoß?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Vettelschoß is Rheinhöhenlauf Halbmarathon with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.