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Best walking trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

Best walking trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

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Rhineland-Palatine
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Explore the most popular walking trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top sights

Kaskade von Unkel
Kaskade von Unkel
Waterfall
Stuxberg
Stuxberg
Peak
Erpeler Ley
Erpeler Ley
Peak
Gut Haanhof
Gut Haanhof
Campsite
Stux
Stux
Viewpoint
Rheinbrohler Ley
Rheinbrohler Ley
Peak

Top trails

  1. #1 - Erpeler Ley-Plateau

    5.0 (2)·Easy·0.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr

  2. #2 - Ockenfelsrunde

    4.1 (5)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr

  3. #3 - Erpeler Ley

    4.5 (7)·Moderate·6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    To the east of Erpel, directly on the Rhine, the Erpeler Ley rock rises up to 191m above the Rhine Valley. From up there you have a wonderful view of the Rhine, the towns of Kasbach, Erpel, Linz and Remagen and far beyond into the mountains of the Eifel. The village of Erpel itself is known for its 335m long railway bridge.

  4. #4 - LZ11 - Loop Trail Kalenborn

    3.6 (3)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point for the Kalenborn loop trail is the large car park at the Willscheider Berg leisure facility in Vettelschoss. The first hiking highlight is already waiting here: the lookout tower, which allows a great view of the former basalt quarry. The LZ11 loop trail explores the forested areas between Kalenborn and Vettelschoss on mostly gravel hiking trails. Highlights of the hike: - Willscheider...

  5. #5 - Rund um die Brombeerschenke

    3.9 (4)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
  6. LZ12 - Vettelschoss Loop Trail

    #6 - LZ12 - Vettelschoss Loop Trail

    3.8 (2)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The LZ12 hiking trail is perfect for a leisurely Sunday stroll with the whole family. From the car park at the cemetery chapel in Vettelschoss, you walk through the pastures and meadows of the Hallerbach valley - a very typical landscape for the Westerwald. If you keep your eyes open, you can observe a variety of animals and birds. Highlights of the hike: - Hallerbach valley - Meadows - exciting animals...

  7. #7 - Arienheller - Hartmannshof Loop

    5.0 (2)·Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  8. #8 - Rund um Muscheid

    5.0 (1)·Easy·2.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  9. #9 - In the Grenzbachtal

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Short walk at Breitscheid near Döttesfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate This walking route runs west of Breitscheid for a short distance through the nearby Grenzbach valley and guarantees a relaxing hike through beautiful natural landscapes. Highlights: - Descent into the Grenzbach valley - Hiking at the Grenzbach - beautiful field & forest paths
  10. Loop Trail Oberhobnnefeld 1

    #10 - Loop Trail Oberhobnnefeld 1

    3.0 (1)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Comfortable circular route in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. The starting point for the overall very short and relaxed circular route is the bus stop in the center of Ghrend. You can walk through the forest as well as along the pretty Gierender Bach. Highlights of the route: - Path along the Gierender Bach - shady forest
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for walking in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for walking in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park is Erpeler Ley-Plateau, which has a 5.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 0.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 22 ft.

What is the longest walking trail in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park is Erpeler Ley. This trail is estimated to be 6.0 mi long.

How many walking trails are in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park?

There are 15 walking trails in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park.These walking trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 32 AllTrails community reviews.

Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park?

Erpeler Ley has the most elevation gain for walking trails with 1,115 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Arienheller - Hartmannshof Loop, which has 1,000 ft of elevation gain.

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