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The Top 20 Attractions in the Westerwald

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Westerwald. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Westerwald is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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Great view at 321 meters altitude

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Lion castle ruins

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If you do not come to the usual, "suspicious" times the castle ruins is a beautiful quiet place with a great view of the Rhine Valley but also in the hinterland of the Siebengebirge.

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View of Schloss Drachenburg

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Beautiful view of Drachenburg Castle and the Rhine Valley with Bonn as a panorama. If the visibility is good, you can see the skyline of Cologne.

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Ruppertsklamm

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The path leads at the most beautiful point through the stream bed, sometimes with wire ropes to hold on to. A bit challenging, but really worth it! Can also be done with dogs.

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Old Lahn bridge with castle view

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Beautiful, old arch bridge over the Lahn, from which you have a great view of the castle and Runkel. Right next door there is an ice cream parlor, where you can eat a delicious ice cream.

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Stenzelberg Rock Formations

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The Stenzelberg is a 287 meter high mountain in the Siebengebirge and is located southwest of the Heisterbacherrott district of Königswinter near the Heisterbach monastery.
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Lahn Valley Cycle Path Near Nassau

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The Lahn is a very beautiful bike path

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Milchhäuschen

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A nice place to rest in the middle of the forest. Cozy, but not cheap. It's still worth a break and the coffee was delicious.

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View of Drachenfels and Drachenburg Castle

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On the opposite side of the river there is a small mountain range: the Siebengebirge. The westernmost elevation is the Drachenfels mountain. There is an old castle ruin on it. …

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Siegauen Cycle Path near Siegburg

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Wide views. In autumn there are beautiful light moods in the afternoon sun. That puts you in a good mood.

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Westerwald

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

Lion castle ruins

View of Schloss Drachenburg

Ruppertsklamm

Old Lahn bridge with castle view

Stenzelberg Rock Formations

Lahn Valley Cycle Path Near Nassau

Milchhäuschen

View of Drachenfels and Drachenburg Castle

Siegauen Cycle Path near Siegburg

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