Best trails near Erpeler Ley

This route follows stage 3 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Bad Honnef and ends in Linz am Rhein. The trail leads through the wooded hills of the Siebengebirge, climbing past the Stux viewpoint, the volcanic Leyberg summit, and the Hähnerbachtal waterfall. Hikers pass the Erpeler Ley basalt plateau, which offers views of the Remagen Bridge ruins, before descending past Ockenfels Castle into the historic old town of Linz. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels;...

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 Rhineland-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a scenic and eventful hike on the Rheinsteig from Unkel via the Erpeler Ley and Linz to Dattenberg. From Dattenberg you hike back to Linz along the banks of the Rhine and then take the boat back to Unkel. Highlights of the hike: - Unkel - Views of the Rhine - Basalt rock "Erpeler Ley" - Boat trip (fee)

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

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.

The Erpeler Ley is the most famous point on this circuit because of its wonderful location, but there are also numerous other distant views of the Rhine Valley and the Siebengebirge. The paths along the often deeply cut creeks are very idyllic, of which the Kasbach is probably the best known, also because of the parallel railway line. ----------------------------------- Would you like to explore other exciting short trips on the water? Then check out the following hikes: -...

Longer round on the Rhine and through the Rhine-Westerwald nature park in Rhineland-Palatinate There are refreshment stops along the route and it is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - Hiking in the Kasbachtal - Stop at the Steffens brewery - Bee educational trail at the starting point - Waterfall on the Hähnerbach