Best trails near Wied
4.4(65 reviews)
Want to check out Wied from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wied are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (14)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrLoop near Melsbach in Rhineland-Palatinate. A beautiful hike that starts at the car park on Melsbacher Straße. It leads to historic Altwied with its castle ruins and refreshment stops and then along the Wied to the Laubach waterfall. Highlights: - Altwied castle ruins - Laubach waterfall
- 4.2 (22)·Hard·11.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Leutesdorf and ends in Rengsdorf. The trail leaves the Rhine banks and ascends through the Hohlbachtal to follow vineyard paths and forest tracks, offering views over the Neuwied Basin. Hikers pass the Feldkirchen water park and cross the Kehlbachtal and Aubachtal before descending into the Wied Valley to cross an ancient stone bridge by the Altwied Castle ruins. The final section climbs a steep serpentine path past a waterfall...
- 3.8 (24)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThe ExtraTour Fürstenweg is a certified premium hiking trail. He follows in the footsteps of the princes of Wied. Their principality in the Rhine-Westerwald existed from the 12th century to 1806. The ancestral seat of the princes was Altwied Castle until the 17th century, before the town of Neuwied was founded in 1653 and later resided there in Neuwied Castle.
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrHistorical, promising hiking route in Datzeroth, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is the section of the Wiedweg. It goes through forests and the idyllic Laubach valley with its waterfall. Refreshment stops are also available along the route. Highlights of the tour: - Ruins of Altwied Castle - Laubach waterfall - Castle Park Neuwied - Along the Wied - Ends at the Rhine
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·15.1 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrEnduring hiking trail north of Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate From Altwied, where the Altwied castle ruins can be visited, this hiking trail runs along the Wied river around Melsbach, Rengsdorf and Oberbieber through the beautiful natural landscape north of the course of the Rhine. Highlights: - Hiking on the Wied - Visit the Altwied castle ruins - Laubach Waterfall
- Hard·13.4 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrBeautiful loop in the Westerwald, Rhineland-Palatinate. This beautiful loop can also be explored in two days with a break at the campsite. It starts at the car park very close to the "Altwied Burg" bus stop. Most of the trail leads through shady forests and is sometimes accompanied by the babbling Nonnenbach stream and towards the end by the River Wied. There are refreshment stops at the starting point. Highlights: - Altwied Castle
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wied?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wied. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wied?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wied is Laubach Waterfall via Altwied -Melsbach, which has a 4.7 star rating from 14 reviews. This trail is 3.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 708 ft.
What is the longest trail near Wied?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wied is Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber. This trail is estimated to be 15.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wied?
Wied: With an ascent of 3,143 ft, Rengsdorfer Volkswandertag has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Altwied, Rengsdorf, Oberbieber and Niederbieber with 2,778 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wied?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wied is Rheinsteig Stage 6: Leutesdorf - Rengsdorf with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.