Best trails near Fuchskaute
3.8(44 reviews)
Want to check out Fuchskaute from the trail? Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Fuchskaute are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 3.6 (21)·Moderate·6.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrInteresting loop in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark, Rhineland-Palatinate. The hike begins and ends at the large car park (free of charge) at the Fuchskaute restaurant and runs partly along the widely known Rothaarstieg. This leads to the Ketzerstein natural monument near Weißenberg, close to a shady rest area. The special feature of this basalt formation, which marks the end of a former lava flow, is the magnetic disturbance emanating from the rock formation, so that every compass "goes...
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·15.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrStage 1 of the "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariant" long-distance hiking trail, Hesse. This is the first stage of the "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariant" long-distance hiking trail. In the Hofgarten of Dillenburg, the Westerwald variant and the main route of the Rothaarsteig (dill variant) separate. Following the signs for the Westerwald variant, a demanding hike awaits with countless great views, including to the Lahn-Dill-Bergland and the Taunus. The first stage ends on the Fuchskaute, the...
- 5.0 (5)·Hard·12 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante", Rhineland-Palatinate/North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the second stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante". The stage starts at Fuchskaute, the highest mountain in the Westerwald. The route ends in Burbach. A special highlight on the hike is the Ketzerstein natural monument, ancient remains of lava flows. Many great views of the Westerwald landscape can be enjoyed. There are...
- 3.9 (4)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrIdyllic circular hike in the Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It starts at the Fuchskaute - on the extinct volcano there is a restaurant with a patisserie and events. Here you can stop after the circular hike and enjoy the great view at the highest point in the Westerwald. Through forests and over sunny fields it goes to sleepy Rabenscheid, around the airfield to Bartenstein and south to Heisterberger Weiher. From there west back to Fuchskaute. Highlights: - unique landscape and...
- 3.3 (2)·Hard·28.5 mi·Est. 12–13.5 hrTheme bike tour in the upper Westerwald. Approximately 43 km. The Fuchskaute, at 657 m, is the highest elevation in the Westerwald and the destination of this circular tour. On this tour you can experience first-hand how fresh and liberating the Westerwald wind blows. Highlights: • Refreshments in Rennerod • Before deer: detour to the Krombachtalsperre • Town Hall in Rehe - half-timbered house from the early 18th century • Fuchskaute: Recreational break in the nature reserve
- 2.7 (6)·Hard·10.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Westerwaldsteig; it leads from Breitscheid to Rehe. The journey begins in Breitscheid, where the pottery museum honors the region’s white gold tradition, before ascending onto the basalt plateaus of the High Westerwald. Hikers pass the mystical Bartenstein rock formations and the village of Rabenscheid, where Celtic legends and wide panoramas dominate the landscape. After passing the Heisterberger Weiher, which offers a chance for a summer swim, the trail reaches...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Fuchskaute?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Fuchskaute. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Fuchskaute?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Fuchskaute is Fuchskaute - Drei-Länder-Eck Circular Route R3, which has a 3.6 star rating from 21 reviews. This trail is 6.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,043 ft.
What is the longest trail near Fuchskaute?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Fuchskaute is Fuchskaute-Tour (V). This trail is estimated to be 28.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Fuchskaute?
Fuchskaute: With an ascent of 3,677 ft, Fuchskaute-Tour (V) has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 1: Dillenburg - Fuchskaute with 3,192 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Fuchskaute?
The most popular and difficult trail near Fuchskaute is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 1: Dillenburg - Fuchskaute with a 4.1-star rating from 6 reviews.