Best camping trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus

This route is the stage 6 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Freilingen to Nistertal. The trail begins at Postweiher and passes Brinkenweiher and Dreifelder Weiher, winding through the natural paradise of the Westerwald Lake District. Hikers follow the Wied River upstream to its source near Linden before beginning the ascent to Gräbersberg, whose observation tower offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. Passing the legendary Welterstein, the trail finally leads to Stöffel-Park...

This 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...

Wonderful cycle path in the Westerwald. This beautiful GeoRoute leads to the Lahn Cycle Path in Biskirchen and runs downhill most of the way along the former railway line of the Ulm Valley Railway. In the past, clay, iron ore and basalt were transported along this route, but today, the beautiful landscape here in the Geopark can be enjoyed. The start is high up on the "Knoten" mountain at a car park. It is also possible to take the bus to Mademühlen or Oberrod and to start from there. There...

Varied hike in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. The name already gives it away - the hike is a journey into the more than 2500 years of mining here in the Lahn-Dill region. The "Fortuna" mine was closed in the 1980s. Today, a lot can be learned about the history of the ore district and the realities of the work. There is a mining museum on the colliery site and there are still hoisting machines that can be seen in operation. The walk begins with the realities of physical labour during...

Sunday tour for everyone, no difficult trails, approx 900m. Refreshments: Alpenroder hut with beer garden, Marienstätter brewery with beer garden, Cafe am Wilhelmsteig

Official route of the permanent CTF of the RTC Sandhasen'88 Wölfersheim eV You can find further details directly from the organizer: http://www.rtc-sandhasen.de/

Popular loop trail in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark, Hesse. From the Ulmbachtalsperre you hike to the Holzbach Gorge, which was named Geotope of the Year in 2016 by the National Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus. Several pretty towns such as Westerburg or Rennerod lie along the 74 km long route. Bicycles are not allowed in the nature reserve around the Holzbachschlucht. You can explore the NSG on foot and then drive around on country roads. Highlights of the hike: - Ulmbach dam -...

Popular loop in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. In the old town centre, it is worth taking some time to visit the castle with its park and orangery. There are also cafés and restaurants nearby for a cosy break. The route continues along the beautiful Lahn loop, combining historical sights and wonderful natural scenery. The start is at the car park right next to the "Guntersau" bus stop, making it easy to travel by car or public transport. Weilburg can also be reached by train. If there...