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| Numerous hiking trails transit or border the differing landscapes of the Lahn Valley. The Rothaarsteig, Rheinsteig and Westerwaldsteig trails amongst others are specifically appealing on account of their particularly charming and high-quality design. |
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The Lahn-Dill-BerglandThe Rothaarsteig TrailThe premium Rothaarsteig trail, covering a distance of 154 kilometres, links the densely forested Central German Uplands landscapes of the Sauerland, Siegerland-Wittgenstein and the Lahn-Dill-Bergland. The hiking trail starts in Brilon in the Sauerland and runs to Dillenburg at the foot of the Westerwald. Of course, it’s also possible to walk the Rothaarsteig in the opposite direction. Enjoy nature with all your senses – the concept of the Rothaarsteig promises you an experience of diversity with nature: A large number of nature-based trails, lots of information boards that refer to significant points of interest in terms of natural history, culture and history, interactive experiences, specially designed benches to relax, forest loungers and picnic tables. Superb trails marked with an easy to remember logo and a well-signposted network of trails means that it is easy and safe to reach your target destination.
Information: Tel. +49 (0) 2771 896-209 | www.rothaarsteig.de |
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Lahn-TaunusThe Rheinsteig TrailNature, culture and adventure-packed hiking – the Rheinsteig offers an abundance of all of these over the course of its 320 kilometres. It starts in Bonn, sweeps through the densely forested Siebengebirge mountains on the right bank of the Rhine, the craggy section of rocks in the Middle Rhine area and the angular Rheingau vineyards and finishes in Wiesbaden. Numerous castles, palaces and fortresses are located along the route and record the cultural wealth of the Rhine Valley. The continuous marking of the trails is of a high standard and is supplemented with nearly 1,000 signposts that provide tourist information about destinations, near and far, with information on the distance in kilometres and using pictograms. Information: Tel.+49 (0) 6771 959380 | www.rheinsteig.de
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The WesterwaldThe Westerwald-Steig Trail235 km of excitement awaits hikers on the Westerwald-Steig from Herborn to Bad Hönningen/Rheinbrohl. 16 stages of between 6 and 20 km guarantee variety, a fun experience and the enjoyment of nature. Lush green natural landscapes with idyllic valleys, magnificent deep green views, sweeping forests and colossal basalt rocks characterise the long distance hiking trail. The Westerwald-Steig was certified as a “Quality Trail for Hiking in Germany” in accordance with the quality criteria of the German Hiking Association. Since 2009 the Westerwald-Steig has been part of the “Top Trails of Germany,” an alliance of the most beautiful and adventure-packed long-distance hiking trails in Germany. Information: Tel.+49 (0) 2602 3001-0 | www.westerwaldsteig.de |
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