Best trails near Ketzerstein
4.3(26 reviews)
Want to check out Ketzerstein 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 Ketzerstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 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...
- 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...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ketzerstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ketzerstein 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 Ketzerstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ketzerstein is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach. This trail is estimated to be 12.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ketzerstein?
Ketzerstein: With an ascent of 1,535 ft, Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Fuchskaute - Drei-Länder-Eck Circular Route R3 with 1,043 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ketzerstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ketzerstein is Rothaarsteig Westerwald Variant Stage 2: Fuchskaute - Burbach with a 5.0-star rating from 5 reviews.
