Best trails near Wilhelmshöhe
4.7(60 reviews)
Want to check out Wilhelmshöhe from the trail? Good news: 2 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 2 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wilhelmshöhe are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (42)·Moderate·8.7 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route follows stage 13 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Kamp-Bornhofen and ends in Kestert. The trail runs south through the Rhenish Massif, starting near the rare flora of the Filsener Ley before heading into the forest toward the Wilhelmshöhe viewpoint. Hikers navigate adventurous paths and steep descents before climbing to the historic castles of Liebenstein and Sterrenberg, accessed via the Himmelsleiter. The path then crosses a large grazing enclosure filled with Exmoor ponies and...
- 4.8 (18)·Hard·14.9 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hrPanoramic hike on the Rheinsteig, Rhineland-Palatinate. The Rheinsteig is one of the most beautiful and popular long-distance hiking trails in Germany. This hike leads along the Rheinsteig from Kamp-Bornhofen via Kestert to St. Goarshausen and is therefore a direct forerunner of the section from St. Goarshausen to Kaub known as the "King's Stage". Several castles, vineyards and great views of the Rhine Valley promise a lot of variety when hiking. Highlights of the hike: - Spectacular views...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Wilhelmshöhe?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wilhelmshöhe is Rheinsteig Stage 13: Kamp-Bornhofen - Kestert, which has a 4.6 star rating from 42 reviews. This trail is 8.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,988 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wilhelmshöhe?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wilhelmshöhe is Rheinsteig: Kamp Bornhofen - Kestert - St. Goarshausen. This trail is estimated to be 14.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wilhelmshöhe?
Wilhelmshöhe: With an ascent of 3,326 ft, Rheinsteig: Kamp Bornhofen - Kestert - St. Goarshausen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rheinsteig Stage 13: Kamp-Bornhofen - Kestert with 1,988 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wilhelmshöhe?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wilhelmshöhe is Rheinsteig: Kamp Bornhofen - Kestert - St. Goarshausen with a 4.8-star rating from 18 reviews.
Attractions
Points of interest
- Bornhofer Berg
- Brömserkopf
- Burg Sterrenberg
- Jakobstempel
- Aussichtspunkt Filsener Ley
- Bornhofen Monastery
- Eichberg
- Wilhelmshöhe
- Pfählsberg
- Am Schwedenkreuz
- Im Giesberg
- Das Flötz
- Hermannsberg
- Bruno-Löhr-Hütte
- Wilhelmshöhe
- Dreispitz
- Aussicht Haasenhof
- Marien-Wallfahrtskirche Bornhofen
- Stellplatz am Bistro Anker
- Kamperhauser Feld