Hiking in & around Koblenz

Hiking in Koblenz and the surrounding region means an incomparable experience in nature. Explore our fantastic hiking trails and afterwards, stop at a rustic inn or a cozy wine tavern. Plan your next hiking trip in the region and immerse yourself in the beautiful landscapes around Koblenz.

The famous Rheinsteig leads along the right bank of the Rhine for a total length of 320 kilometres, taking hikers through forests and meadows, along narrow paths and vineyards from Bonn via Koblenz to Wiesbaden. The white R on a blue background is the best way to recognize the main trail marking. If you see a yellow marking, you are on an access route and already on your way to the Rheinsteig. This trail is perfect for hiking in stages, there are 21 in total, or as a multi-day hike from Koblenz. It is always advisable to take a look at the Rheinsteig website beforehand. Here you will find all the information you need regarding difficulty, trail conditions and points of interest along the way.

On the other side of the Rhine, you will find the RheinBurgenWeg. The name says it all, because not only do you always walk along the Rhine—sometimes more, sometimes less directly—but you also have spectacular views of castles and palaces in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Masterpieces of Rhenish architecture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century are close enough to touch. Just like the Rheinsteig, the hiking trail is a long-distance hiking trail and is divided into a total of 14 stages over a length of around 200 kilometres.

The Langhalsweg in Osterspai, "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail of 2024", combines spectactular natural experiences with cultural and historical highlights. As one of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails, it takes you approximately 13 kilometres on a loop route through the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley and the Nassau Nature Park.

The trail offers diverse paths through forests, picturesque brook valleys and leads you to impressive viewpoints like the Middle Rhine Heart and the Kipplei-Spitze, where you will have a magnificent view of the Rhine and surrounding vineyards. Along the way, hikers will come across historical places like the Liebeneck Castle, the "Hexenköpfel" and former mine shafts. Unique features, such as a homemade walking stick shop or rest areas with Tibetan prayer flags, give this trail a special charm.

In 2022, the Moselsteig Trail was once again voted the most beautiful long-distance hiking trail in renowned trekking magazines. Naturally, this raises high expectations for the 24 stages of the 365-kilometre hiking trail. When you think of the Moselle, you probably think of vineyards and Riesling. Of course, there is plenty of this here as well, but did you know that you can also have an alpine experience in the Moselle Valley? If you want, you can also try your hand at numerous via ferratas here, which will enchant even amateur alpinists. The 24th and final stage of the Moselsteig Trail ends in Koblenz. Of course, you can also set off from here and start the Moselsteig Trail adventure in the opposite direction.