Best historic site trails in Willingen
4.1(30 reviews)
Explore the most popular historic site trails near Willingen 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 (21)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrInteresting loop in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike begins and ends at the large car park (free of charge) at the Fuchskaute restaurant and runs partly along the widely known Rothaarstieg. This leads to the Ketzerstein natural monument near Weißenberg, close to a shady rest area. The special feature of this basalt formation, which marks the end of a former lava flow, is the magnetic disturbance emanating from the rock formation, so that every compass "goes...
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis route is stage 3 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Rehe to Rennerod. The journey begins in the municipality of Rehe, where the historic half-timbered town hall and the prayer hall from 1741 showcase exquisite Baroque woodcarvings. From the village center, the path transitions into the Krombachtalsperre nature reserve. This large reservoir serves as a vital habitat for migratory birds and features a dedicated observation station and boat rentals. Hikers follow the shoreline, enjoying...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante", Rhineland-Palatinate/North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the second stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante". The stage starts at Fuchskaute, the highest mountain in the Westerwald. The route ends in Burbach. A special highlight on the hike is the Ketzerstein natural monument, ancient remains of lava flows. Many great views of the Westerwald landscape can be enjoyed. There are...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Willingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Willingen is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach. This trail is estimated to be 12.0 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Willingen?
Willingen: With an ascent of 1,535 ft, Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Fuchskaute - Drei-Länder-Eck Circular Route R3 with 1,043 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Willingen?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Willingen is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.