Best trails near Burg Ockenfels
4.3(76 reviews)
Want to check out Burg Ockenfels from the trail? Good news: 5 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 4 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Ockenfels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (40)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis 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;...
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hike in the Rhein-Westerwald Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a beautiful hike that leads from Linz in the Rhine Valley to Kalenborn. The vast majority of the route runs through the forest. Start and finish are train stations, so the hike is ideal for arriving by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Linz - Kalenborn - Rhine Valley - Kasbach
- 3.6 (6)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular 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)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Ockenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Ockenfels is Rheinsteig Stage 3: Bad Honnef - Linz, which has a 4.5 star rating from 40 reviews. This trail is 11.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,293 ft.
What is the longest trail near Burg Ockenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Ockenfels is Linz nach Bad Breisig und Bad Honnef. This trail is estimated to be 29.3 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Ockenfels?
Burg Ockenfels: With an ascent of 3,188 ft, Linz nach Bad Breisig und Bad Honnef has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rheinsteig Stage 3: Bad Honnef - Linz with 2,293 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Ockenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Ockenfels is Rheinsteig Stage 3: Bad Honnef - Linz with a 4.5-star rating from 40 reviews.
