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Welcome to Eichen, a charming village in the Westerwald-Sieg district of Altenkirchen. This idyllic community lies between the rivers Sieg and Wied and is surrounded by rolling hills. Eichen is a destination for nature lovers seeking peace and quiet.
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Bicycle Ride · Westerwald Mountain Range
Höferadeln ab Flammersfeld
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 24.1 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 351 m

Die Landschaft durch die Lahrer Herrlichkeit und einem "Klein-Allgäu-Gefühl" begeistert auf jeden Fall. Genauso wie die tollen Höfe mit Käse-, ...

from Cornelia Obenauer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 337 m
Descent 241 m

Westerwaldsteig 13. Etappe Flammersfeld – Horhausen | Klettersteig Hölderstein

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from Thorsten Günthert (www.best-mountain-artists.de),   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 116 m
Descent 166 m

Diese Rundtour gibt mir viele historische Einblicke und zeigt mir einzigartige und mir bisher verborgene Kultur- und Naturschönheiten.

from Cornelia Obenauer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 456 m
Descent 456 m

Über den "WesterwaldSteig" und den "Wied-Wanderweg" ergibt sich eine wunderbar abwechslungsreiche Tagestour durch das Grenzbachtal, die Lahrer ...

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from Cornelia Obenauer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Long distance hiking trail · Westerwald Mountain Range
Westerwald-Steig – Complete Trail (East - West)
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-stage route
Distance 240.1 km
Duration 68:00 h
Ascent 4,623 m
Descent 4,739 m

The Westerwald-Steig is a trail with magnificent views. It spans 235 kilometres from Herborn to Rheinbrohl over mountains, romantic gorges and ...

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from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Long distance hiking trail · Westerwald Mountain Range
Wiedweg 03. Etappe Altenkirchen - Oberlahr
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 208 m

Raiffeisenland - the cradle of cooperatives according to F.W. Raiffeisen and the natural Wiedtal with its romantic river loops.

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from Westerwald Touristik-Service,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Long distance hiking trail · Westerwald
Wiedwanderweg
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 101.6 km
Duration 36:30 h
Ascent 2,004 m
Descent 2,290 m

The approximately 101 km long hiking trail leads us along the winding Wied from its source to its confluence with the Rhine. We pass through ...

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from Julia Grimm,   Outdooractive Premium
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Touristically relevant sights are Ehrenstein Castle from the 16th century and St. George's Church with its impressive tower from the 12th century. Cultural highlights include the annual arts and crafts market in August as well as the traditional Easter bonfire.

Culinary specialities are mainly hearty dishes such as Rhenish Sauerbraten or potato soup with sausage dumplings, which can be enjoyed in cosy restaurants.

The most important outdoor activities can be carried out at any time of year: In spring and summer, hiking on the numerous hiking trails is a good option, as is cycling along the rivers Sieg and Wied. In autumn, a drive through the colourful landscape of the Westerwald or mushroom picking in the forest area Rengsdorfer Schweiz is recommended. In winter, cross-country ski trails entice you to go skiing or ice skating on frozen lakes.

Even when it rains, there are plenty of options: A visit to the mining museum in Hamm/Sieg reveals the history of coal mining in the region, or a wellness day in a nearby thermal spa provides relaxation.

Eichen is worth a trip at any time of year. It is especially beautiful in spring, when nature awakens and everything is bathed in delicate green. But also autumn with its colourful splendour has its very own charm.

This Travel Guide offers you all the information you need to enjoy Oaks and its surroundings to the full. Come by and let yourself be enchanted by this picturesque region!

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Rundtour-Döttesfeld-Klettersteig by Achim
June 08, 2023 · Community
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Die Lahrer Herrlichkeit um Oberlahr erwandern auf zertifizierten Wegen by Wolfgang
April 30, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? April 30, 2023
Westerwald-Steig – Complete Trail (East - West) by bianca
March 30, 2023 · Community
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