The Westerwald covers approximately 3,000 square kilometers, inviting hikers of all ages to use all their senses to soak in its beautiful surroundings, its attractive destinations and the atmosphere of its forests and valleys. The best way to do this is on foot. Why? Because the act of hiking gradually opens up the landscape to the viewer at the rhythm of their own steps.
Our hiking trails in the Westerwald
Westerwald-Steig Stage 1: Herborn - Breitscheid (East - West)
Westerwald-Steig Stage 16: Waldbreitbach - Bad Hönningen (East - West)
Wiedweg 01. Stage Linden - Höchstenbach
Wäller Tour Augst
Wäller Tour Brexbachschluchtweg (round tour - premium hiking trail)
Wäller Tour Elberthöhen
Bad Marienberg - Kleiner Wäller "Wolfsteine" - walking trail
WesterwaldSteig adventure loop "Romantic Lake District"
The WesterwaldSteig, THE hiking trail in the Westerwald, guarantees variety, fun and enjoyment of nature on 235 km and 16 stages. The long-distance hiking trail is certified as a "Wanderbares Deutschland" quality trail by the German Hiking Association and is put through its paces every three years. Quality is the top priority in the Westerwald Hiking Trail!
The WesterwaldSteig is one of the Top Trails of Germany, the best hiking trails in Germany. For all those who want more. More joie de vivre, more adventure, more first-class hiking fun.
View allThe scenic and adventurous hiking tours in the Westerwald run along existing hiking trails, but do not have any independent markings on site.
To help you find your way around at all times, you can find detailed tour descriptions and the corresponding maps for free download in our hiking tour planner. Here you can also conveniently download your route as a GPS track.
View allOn the way on a quality trail: from the source to the estuary
Just in time for the 2022 hiking season, the Wiedweg has now been certified as another Wanderbares Deutschland quality trail in the Westerwald.
View allImmerse yourself in the regional diversity of the Westerwald hiking region! Here, varied routes and numerous highlights shake hands.
Hike the Westerwald on certified day tours between 9 and 22 kilometres in length, mostly in the form of circular trails.
View allFor strollers who like to stroll and manage less long tours, the Westerwald also has low-barrier walking paths and strolling trails. The "Kleine Wäller" are suitable for those for whom the focus is on relaxing walking without special preparation and equipment, but also for occasional hikers who fancy short tours.
View allWhere is the best place to hike?
The best hiking routes are the WesterwaldSteig (a certified long-distance hiking trail with 235 km and 16 stages), the Wäller tours (a certified circular or day hike in the Westerwald) and the Kleine Wäller hiking route. You can find more information about the destinations on your hiking routes in the Westerwald.
How long does it take to hike 10 kilometers?
On average, you hike 4 km/h, whereby the altitude profile of the hiking route should always be taken into account. For 10 km you need about 2.5 hours pure walking time.
How many kilometers can one hike in a day?
The distance one can hike in one day depends on one's fitness level, but also on the hiking route and its elevation profile. For inexperienced hikers, we recommend starting with half-day tours.