Best rails trails in Geopark Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus

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...

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 -...

Family-friendly long-distance cycle route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Nature Park. This varied cycle path connects the Lahn, Ulmtal and Dill cycle paths and, as the name suggests, runs along former railway lines. Along the way, there are great views, charming little villages with historic town centres and plenty of cosy rest stops with great views. The start is in Wetzlar, at the car park right by the River Dill. The "Wetzlar" train station is very close by, making it easy to travel to...