Best trail running 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...

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

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: -...

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