Best hard trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus

Popular loop trail near Wetzlar, Hesse. Three watchtowers and a lookout tower await hikers on the four-tower tour in Wetzlar, which starts at the historic Lahnbruecke (fees are charged for parking lot). You leave the Hauser Muehle and the open-air stage behind and soon reach the Bismarck Tower on the Lahnberg (alternative tour start). More highlights include the Kaisersgrund, the Bruehlsbacher Warte and the Stoppelberg, where an observation tower offers great views of the Duensberg and...

Certified premium hiking trail near Höhr-Grenzhausen, Rhineland-Palatinate A varied route through the Brexbach Gorge with medium difficulty and hardly any technical demands. Premium hiking trails are certified by the German Hiking Institute eV and are hiking trails that are characterized by a particularly high hiking quality and are also excellently marked. They therefore guarantee a balanced and beautiful hiking experience. Highlights: - impressive Brexbach gorge - Teufelsberg - shady...

A varied quality trail in the Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus, Hesse The Rothaarsteig-Spur Breitscheider Höhlentour is a certified quality hiking trail in the Westerwald. From caves to gorges, from quarries to ancient volcanic chimneys - this circular hike boasts a multitude of impressive geological formations. So you should bring some time with you, for example, to be able to explore the stalactite cave Herbstlabyrinth (show cave Breitscheid) in peace. In addition to such fascinating rock...

Idyllic and varied circular hike near Biebertal in Hesse. Let's start at the small forest car park in the direction of the sports field in Rodheim. The route is very varied and leads through some forest areas - but mostly through beautiful fields with extensive views. This route can be walked all year round and also invites you to take a nice winter walk. The view of the two castles at the end of the trail is a great ending. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied...

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...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Blasiussteig near Frickhofen promises a lot of variety over 20 km. Numerous historical, cultural and scenic attractions line the way. If the route is too long for you, you can take a shortcut between Frickhofen and Dorndorf. Highlights of the hike: - Ice tunnel - Celtic wall - Blasius chapel - Views to the Taunus - several information boards

Stage 1 of the "Druidensteig" long-distance hiking trail, Rhineland-Palatinate. The first stage of the quality trail Druidensteig begins in Kirchen (Sieg) and leads over a distance of around 17 km to Herdorf. On the way you come across several remnants of mining and a mining museum that is well worth seeing. The absolute highlight, however, is the striking druid stone from which the hiking trail owes its name. Highlights of the hike: - Freusburg Castle - Wilhelmine mine - Freusburgermühle...

A scenic section of the Sieg natural trail On the last stage there is another beautiful nature trail through forests and you have wide views of historic castles, the Sieg mountains and valleys. Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Churches local history museum - Ore well tunnels - Marian grotto

Beautiful loop in the Westerwald. The start is at the Kranstein basalt quarry. However, it can also be started in Weltersburg at the bus stop of the same name or at the car park on the edge of the village. It is also possible to take the RB90 railway line from Limburg or Siegen to Willmenrod or Berzhahn and start from there. There are lots of beautiful rock formations to see on the hike. Fantastic views of the Limburg basin can be enjoyed from the Weltersburg castle ruins. Highlights: -...