Hiking Collection by Vanessa
More than just forests – 16 stages on the WesterwaldSteig
16 days
1-5 h/day
241km
4,700m
4,800m
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.
At the end of each hike, you will always find some accommodation. However, 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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The WesterwaldSteig
238km
4,710m
4,850m
Last updated: November 25, 2024
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Activities
1. Stage 1: From Herborn to Breitscheid - WesterwaldSteig
15.6km
04:31
500m
220m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
2. Stage 2: From Breitscheid to Fuchskaute - WesterwaldSteig trail
11.5km
03:12
270m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: From the Fuchskaute to Rennerod - WesterwaldSteig
13.5km
03:36
90m
240m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4. Stage 4: From Rennerod to Westerburg - WesterwaldSteig
16.2km
04:26
220m
310m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5. Stage 5: From Westerburg to Freilingen - WesterwaldSteig
21.0km
05:48
360m
360m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
6. Stage 6: From Freilingen to Nistertal - WesterwaldSteig
18.6km
05:03
240m
320m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
7. Stage 7: From Nistertal to Bad Marienberg - WesterwaldSteig
5.99km
01:39
140m
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 Trail
15.5km
04:22
290m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Stage 9: From Hachenburg to Limbach - WesterwaldSteig
11.2km
03:04
130m
250m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
10. Stage 10: From Limbach to Marienthal - WesterwaldSteig
20.4km
05:50
420m
390m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
11. Stage 11: From Marienthal to Weyerbusch - WesterwaldSteig
15.7km
04:22
300m
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
12. Stage 12: From Weyerbusch to Flammersfeld - WesterwaldSteig trail
15.3km
04:15
260m
300m
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
320m
230m
Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
14. Stage 14: From Horhausen to Strauscheid - WesterwaldSteig
17.0km
04:55
400m
470m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
15. Stage 15: From Strauscheid to Waldbreitbach - WesterwaldSteig
16.8km
05:02
480m
620m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
16. Stage 16: From Waldbreitbach to Bad Hönningen - WesterwaldSteig
12.1km
03:30
280m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
16
Distance
241 km
Duration
67:42 h
Elevation
4,700 m
4,800 m
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