Hiking Collection by Westerwald - Die Urlaubsregion
More than just forests – 16 stages on the WesterwaldSteig
16 days
1-5 h/day
241km
4,790m
4,920m
The starting point of the WesterwaldSteigs is in Hesse Herborn. From here, the path leads you to the highest point in the Westerwald, the Fuchskaute. You will wander through the deep Holzbachschlucht gorge, discover the Westerwald Lake District and learn more about the time when the volcanic rock basalt was mined in the region. Several monasteries are also located along your way to the Rhine. On the last leg to Bad Hönningen, you will dive into Roman history, before reaching the banks of the Rhine where you can reflect on your two week hiking adventure. This is the most extensive way to experience the Westerwald.
You can easily reach the start and end of the long-distance hiking trail by train. On the way, you will find many railway stations in villages if you want to shorten your adventure. You can also choose to do just do one or a few of the sections if you don't want to hike the whole WesterwaldSteig in one go. Many of the sections are not very long, so you can combine them with each other. The region is well connected by bus and train, just bear in mind that not all of the stages have transport links. More information and tips for the right connections can be found here: westerwald.info/wandertouren-mit-bus-und-bahn.
At the end of each hike, you will not always find some accommodation. You should plan and book where you want to sleep in advance as there is not always a large choice. This way, you don't have to worry about where you will rest and you can enjoy the hiking even more.
If you are a thrill-seeker, then pack your via ferrata equipment. At stage 13, you can choose whether to take the more relaxed or adventurous way to the Hölderstein.
Let yourself be enchanted by the Westerwald – a region that is wonderful for hiking in any season and which will surprise you with a lot of variety.
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WesterwaldSteig
241km
4,780m
4,930m
Last updated: March 16, 2025
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Activities
1. Stage 1: From Herborn to Breitscheid - WesterwaldSteig
16.4km
04:48
550m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Stage 2: Breitscheid to Fuchskaute – WesterwaldSteig
16.6km
04:34
290m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: Fuchskaute to Rennerod – WesterwaldSteig
9.16km
02:26
80m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Stage 4: Rennerod to Westerburg – WesterwaldSteig
16.1km
04:25
220m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Stage 5: Westerburg to Freilingen – WesterwaldSteig
20.0km
05:30
350m
330m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Stage 6: Freilingen to Nistertal – WesterwaldSteig
18.5km
05:02
230m
320m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Stage 7: Nistertal to Bad Marienberg – WesterwaldSteig
6.08km
01:41
150m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Stage 8: From Bad Marienberg to Hachenburg - WesterwaldSteig
14.3km
04:02
280m
340m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Stage 9: From Hachenburg to Limbach - WesterwaldSteig
11.7km
03:12
140m
270m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Stage 10: Limbach to Marienthal – WesterwaldSteig
20.4km
05:49
400m
380m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
11. Stage 11: From Marienthal to Weyerbusch - WesterwaldSteig
15.9km
04:27
310m
290m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
12. Stage 12: From Weyerbusch to Flammersfeld - WesterwaldSteig trail
15.3km
04:14
260m
290m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
13. Stage 13: From Flammersfeld to Horhausen - WesterwaldSteig
14.7km
04:07
330m
240m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
14. Stage 14: From Horhausen to Strauscheid - WesterwaldSteig
16.8km
04:52
430m
490m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
15. Stage 15: From Strauscheid to Waldbreitbach - WesterwaldSteig
16.8km
05:07
500m
660m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
16. Stage 16: Waldbreitbach to Bad Hönningen – WesterwaldSteig
12.3km
03:33
290m
330m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
16
Distance
241 km
Duration
67:48 h
Elevation
4,790 m
4,920 m
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