Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Westerwald is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Westerwald for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
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Hiking Highlight
The ascent to the Drachenfels plateau alone is worth seeing and can be mastered both on foot and by train. There are viewpoints of the Rhine and the surrounding area …
Tip by Sabine
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
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. …
Tip by Mein-Fahrradhändler
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Hiking Highlight
When you arrive at the Mount of Olives, you are greeted by a magnificent view. Sometimes you can see the entire foggy Rhine Valley, sometimes you can see as far …
Tip by Stefan
Hiking Highlight
The Druid Stone is an impressive natural monument. The basalt cone was probably already used as a religious site by the Celts. Every year on Ascension Day, a procession leads …
Tip by Stefan28
Cycling Highlight
Super nice view.
Very nicely laid out, you can have a wonderful rest and enjoy the view.
Tip by Boris + Susanne Schneider
Hiking Highlight
For me, the view from the Geisberg is the most beautiful in the Siebengebirge. Watching the sunset from up there was simply indescribably beautiful.
Tip by Andy
Hiking Highlight
Only a small path leads over the Nonnenstromberg. But he is then quite easy to find: the long-distance hiking trail Rheinsteig leads along it. We simply follow the Rhine entry sign.
Tip by Magazin Wanderrätsel
Hiking Highlight
At the Teufelsberg lookout point at 210 metres, you can enjoy the view of the picturesque Brexbach valley and learn about the geology on a panel.
Tip by Hunsbuckel 🇺🇦
Mountain Biking Highlight
These basalt cliffs are an impressive natural monument.
A very nice circular hiking trail, the Trödelstein path, leads from the Buchhellertal.
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Tip by Stefan28
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Hiking Collection by Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein (SGV)
Hiking Collection by Anette
Hiking Collection by Sebastian Gliem
Cycling Collection by Johanna
Cycling Collection by Lahnradweg
Hiking Collection by Nuria
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