Best partially-paved trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

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

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: -...

The Rheinsteig is a premier long-distance hiking trail that stretches for 320 km (199 miles) along the right bank of the Rhine River between Bonn and Wiesbaden, typically completed in 21 daily segments. The route leads hikers through a breathtaking cultural landscape characterized by narrow, challenging paths, dense forests, terraced vineyards, and secluded side valleys. Notable highlights include panoramic vistas of the Middle Rhine Valley, historic castles, and ancient ruins overlooking the...

Popular hike in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This route follows the popular "Rheinsteig" long-distance hiking trail for a distance of a good 15 km. The starting point is the train station in Leubsdorf Bahnhof, the destination is the train station in Rheinbrohl. Both trains and buses run from Rheinbrohl back to Leubsdorf. Highlights of the hike: - View of the Rhine - Hoenninger Schlossberg - Ariendorf Castle - Rheinbrohler Monte Jup

Picturesque hike along the Rhine near Erpel, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful circular hiking trail leads via Unkel, Scheuren, Bruchhausen and to the Erpeler Ley. The round starts and ends in Erpel. The train station is also nearby, so you can easily travel by bus and train. Refreshments are available. Highlights of the tour: - Animal enclosure at Drake - View of Vilzelt Castle - Erpeler Ley - Along the Rhine

Beautiful hiking trail along the course of the Rhine near Kasbach in Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs along the beautiful banks of the Rhine and uphill to the Erpeler Ley and, in addition to beautiful panoramic views over the Rhine Valley, also offers the opportunity to visit Vilzelt Castle. Highlights: - Hiking on the banks of the Rhine - View from the Erpeler Ley - Vilzelt Castle