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The best mountain hikes in the Westerwald

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Want to explore more of the mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Westerwald to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Westerwald.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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1. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Grave of Konrad Adenauer loop from Königswinter

21.9km

06:47

830m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins loop from Niederdollendorf

14.8km

04:27

440m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Path Over the Nonnenstromberg loop from Kellersboseroth

18.1km

05:28

560m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Stenzelberg loop from Heisterbacherrott

4.84km

01:24

130m

120m

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Path Over the Nonnenstromberg loop from Heisterbacherrott

8.18km

02:28

270m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins loop from Königswinter Drachenfelsbahn

15.8km

04:55

570m

580m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Ruppertsklamm – Lahnblick Viewpoint loop from Friedland

2.94km

01:09

150m

Expert mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Mountaineering loop from Rommersdorf

9.87km

03:02

360m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins loop from Königswinter

8.10km

02:28

270m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Ketzerstein – Fuchskaute loop from Rabenscheid

10.1km

02:45

150m

140m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes in the Westerwald

1. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Grave of Konrad Adenauer loop from Königswinter

2. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins loop from Niederdollendorf

3. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins – Path Over the Nonnenstromberg loop from Kellersboseroth

4. Stenzelberg loop from Heisterbacherrott

5. Path Over the Nonnenstromberg loop from Heisterbacherrott

6. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins loop from Königswinter Drachenfelsbahn

7. Ruppertsklamm – Lahnblick Viewpoint loop from Friedland

8. Mountaineering loop from Rommersdorf

9. Drachenfels Summit and Ruins loop from Königswinter

10. Ketzerstein – Fuchskaute loop from Rabenscheid

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