Best moderate trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

This route follows Stage 4 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Linz am Rhein and ends in Bad Hönningen. The trail starts in the historic old town of Linz and follows a scenic path through the Römerland region, featuring a variety of forests, meadows, and vineyards. Hikers pass Dattenberg Castle and the village museum before enjoying sweeping views from the Kaiserberg and Römerich. After the ridge near Ariendorf, the route runs directly through the grounds of Arenfels Castle and descends into...

Wonderful hike in the Westerwald in Rhineland-Palatinate. A marvellous hike through forest, over hills and meadows. It is perfect to forget everyday life to the sound of the Laubach waterfall. The Laubach can be followed before the turn-off to Almblick for a refreshment stop in the Laubachsmühle. The starting point is at the car park at the tennis court. There are public bathrooms right next door at the Waldfestplatz car park. Highlights: - Alpine view of the Wiedtal valley - Laubach...

Loop near Melsbach in Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful hike that starts at the car park on Melsbacher Straße. It leads to historic Altwied with its castle ruins and refreshment stops and then along the Wied to the Laubach waterfall. Highlights: - Altwied castle ruins - Laubach waterfall

This route follows stage 7 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Rengsdorf and ends in Sayn. The trail descends through the peaceful forests of the Westerwald back toward the Middle Rhine Valley. Along the way, it passes traces of the Roman Limes ditch, the Wingertsberg forest nature trail, and the Schwanenteich pond. Notable cultural highlights include the bird path and the Neuwieder Zoo, which hosts a large kangaroo herd, before the segment finishes near the Sayn Butterfly Garden. Overnight...

Popular hike in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful hike that leads from Linz in the Rhine Valley to Kalenborn. The vast majority of the route runs through the forest. Start and finish are train stations, so the hike is ideal for arriving by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Linz - Kalenborn - Rhine Valley - Kasbach

Varied Loop in the Grenzbachtal. The wild and romantic Grenzbachtal is definitely worth a trip - but you should be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. There are some stairs, steep sections, ladders and metal bridges to cross at the southernmost point of the loop. You will be rewarded with beautiful nature and small waterfalls. There is a restaurant at the starting point. Highlights: - Holbach water treading facility - Forest trail

The ExtraTour Fürstenweg is a certified premium hiking trail. He follows in the footsteps of the princes of Wied. Their principality in the Rhine-Westerwald existed from the 12th century to 1806. The ancestral seat of the princes was Altwied Castle until the 17th century, before the town of Neuwied was founded in 1653 and later resided there in Neuwied Castle.

Idyllic hiking route from Unkel, Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful route that is not too long and starts in Unkel am Rheinsteig and ends in Bad Honnef. Two inclines can be managed with a bit of fitness. Arriving and departing by train is very convenient (of course you can also take the train back to the starting point/car). Highlights of the hike: - Accessible by bus and train - Breitbach - Rheinsteig

Popular loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. From Unkel you hike up to the Stuxberg and further past the Vilzelt moated castle (privately owned), probably built in the 13th century. Via Orsberg you reach the Erpeler Ley plateau, from which wonderful views of the Rhine Valley open up. There are two relaxed options for the way back to Unkel: either on the cycle and hiking trail along the Rhine or by train from the Erpel train station. Highlights of the hike: -...

Panoramic hike in the Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. On the Rheinsteig from Rheinbrohl train station to Leutesdorf - make the small detour to the Hammerstein ruins, it's worth it. There you can climb around and, with a bit of luck, see a few lizards. Highlights of the hike: - Hammerstein ruins - Rheinbrohler Ley - Views of the Rhine