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Hikes in Freilingen

Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany

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Freilingen, an idyllic village in the Westerwald district in Germany, is not only known for its picturesque location, but also for the numerous hikes that can be undertaken here. The geographical location of Freilingen offers a variety of opportunities and special features for hiking enthusiasts.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Freilingen

Haidenweiher eastern shore
Hiking Trail · Westerwaldkreis
Kölner Weg Stage 12
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
18.9 km
4:35 h
141 m
290 m
From Dreifelden through the Westerwald Lake District to Maxsain and Selters. Stage in a landscape unique in the Westerwald: the Westerwald Lake District.
Observation tower
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Westerwald Lake District - loop "Helleberg" 7-Pond Hiking Trail
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
4
10.9 km
3:15 h
172 m
173 m
Experience nature, culture, and history on the 7-Pond hiking trail "Helleberg" – highlights such as observation tower, beaver pond & baroque church
Postweiher
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
WesterwaldSteig adventure loop "Romantic Lake District"
recommended route Difficulty easy
3.2
16.1 km
3:55 h
107 m
107 m
Here the name says it all: the "Romantic Lake District" adventure loop is a varied tour that always offers beautiful views of lakes and ponds.
Rest break at Hofmannsweiher
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Around the Westerwald Lake District
Premium content Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
35.9 km
8:58 h
481 m
475 m
Westerwald Lake District: seven idyllic ponds, forests & views – nature, history, and peaceful lakeside paths around Dreifelden.
Dreifelder Weiher
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
WesterwaldSteig 06th stage Freilingen - Nistertal (East-West)
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 6
4
19.5 km
4:55 h
201 m
301 m
Romantic lakes, fascinating views, mystical rocks, and fossils from long past times - a hiking route for explorers
Burgmannenhaus Westerburg
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
WesterwaldSteig 5th stage Westerburg - Freilingen (east-west)
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 5
2.9
19.6 km
5:10 h
321 m
314 m
Gentle hills, extensive deciduous forests, and wide meadow valleys characterize the landscape of the Upper Westerwald in Westerburg and surroundings.
Hausweiher
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Westerwald Lake District - Southern Loop 7-Ponds-Hiking-Path
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
No ratings (yet)
17 km
4:15 h
92 m
92 m
Hike for connoisseurs in the natural paradise of the Westerwald Lake District, where information boards provide details about flora and fauna in the bird protection area.
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Westerwaldsteig Stage 6 from Freilingen to Nistertal | Westerwald Lake District – Stöffelpark
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
19.4 km
5:05 h
214 m
246 m
Westerwaldsteig Stage 6 from Freilingen to Nistertal | Westerwald Lake District – Stöffelpark
Dreifelder Weiher
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Westerwald Lake District
recommended route Difficulty easy
3.3
11.7 km
2:55 h
30 m
30 m
Very easy hike, as it is almost flat, which leads past the lakes of the Westerwald Lake District.
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Vier-Wäller-Weiher-Weg
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.5
15.4 km
4:00 h
200 m
182 m
7 ponds belong to the Westerwald Lake District near Dreifelden, four of which we see on this route, some so close that we can dip our feet in. Just the right route for a hot summer day!
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Surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills, there is a wide range of beautiful hiking tours in Freilingen. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, there are routes to suit all tastes and abilities. From short walks to challenging mountain hikes, there is everything.

One of the most popular tours leads to the nearby Reitersdorfer Weiher. The path there leads through green meadows and past small streams. Once at the destination, an idyllic lake awaits the hiker with a beautiful landscape around it - perfect for relaxing and picnicking.

Another highlight are the forest paths around the district of Oberhonnefeld-Gierend. Here you can hike along well-signposted paths and enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest. Particularly impressive in spring are the wildflowers in bloom along the way.

Hiking tours along the Nister River, which meanders through the area, are also especially attractive. On these routes, you always have a breathtaking view of the water as well as of small villages along the banks.

For families with children, the hiking trail to Lake Freilingen is particularly suitable. The path is flat and easy to manage, so that even the smallest ones can come along without any problems. Once at the lake, there are numerous opportunities for activities such as fishing or boating.

The best seasons for hiking in Freilingen are spring and autumn. In spring, nature is in full bloom and in autumn the leaves turn into a colourful play of colours - both seasons offer a fantastic backdrop for extended walks.

In total, Freilingen offers a variety of hiking options, from easy tours to challenging routes. The geographical location of the village and its tourist attractions make it a popular destination for nature and hiking lovers of all ages. Whether you are travelling alone or with the whole family - everyone will find the right route here to discover the beauty of the Westerwald.

Reviews

  • May 03, 2026
    Werner Kampmann 
    May 03, 2026
    Schöne Tour. Es gibt einiges zu sehen : Biberteich, Aussichtsturm, Weitsichten ... An manchen Stellen müsste die Beschilderung erneuert werden. Was nicht so gefällt sind die vielen Ortsdurch.- Straßenquerungen.
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    Solitude Scenic
    Written May 03, 2026
  • August 11, 2024
    Werner Kampmann 
    August 11, 2024
    Schöne leichte Wanderung, auch an warmen Tagen wie heute da es größten Teils durch den Wald geht. Es geht ein Stück der Straße K1 entlang ca 300m. Im ersten Teil gibt es genug Rastmöglichen , im zweiten leider sehr wenige.
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    Written August 11, 2024
  • August 21, 2023
    Team Wandereisvogel
    May 27, 2023
    Wir wandern dieses Jahr den Westerwaldsteig – mit Kind und, vielleicht etwas ungewöhnlich, mit Bollerwagen 😊. Das Ganze nehmen wir auch auf Video auf. Wer uns auf unserem Abenteuer begleiten möchte, ist herzlich eingeladen, unser Video zu dieser Etappe anzuschauen: https://youtu.be/EMMvC6e9EJA
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    Photo: Team Wandereisvogel, Community
    Written August 21, 2023
  • August 21, 2023
    Team Wandereisvogel
    April 30, 2023
    Wir wandern dieses Jahr den Westerwaldsteig – mit Kind und, vielleicht etwas ungewöhnlich, mit Bollerwagen 😊. Das Ganze nehmen wir auch auf Video auf. Wer uns auf unserem Abenteuer begleiten möchte, ist herzlich eingeladen, unser Video zu dieser Etappe anzuschauen: https://youtu.be/13GLxZGHApk
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    Photo: Team Wandereisvogel, Community
    Written August 21, 2023
  • December 09, 2022
    T. Kraemer
    December 09, 2022
    Zugeben, stellenweise war die Beschilderung etwas lückenhaft, da wir aber den Track auf dem GPSr hatten, stellte dies kein Problem da. Die Streckenführung verläuft WWS-typisch teilweise über traumhafte Pfade durch den Wald und über tolle Wiesen- und Feldwege mit herrlichen Aussichten. Der Weg ist hier das Ziel, wir wandern ja nicht um anzukommen. ;-)
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    Written December 09, 2022
  • November 08, 2020
    Ariane Funk
    Wunderbare Tour. Zumindest von Freilingen bis zur Alpenroder Hütte. Danach geht es etwas langweilig weiter bis Nistertal. Mag aber auch daran liegen, daß ich dem Stöffel nichts abgewinnen kann. Im Stöffelpark ist die Beschilderung nicht gut. Zudem ist die Tour zu lang. Diese ist 18 km, die nächste nur 6 km. Das macht iwie keinen Sinn.
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    Written November 08, 2020
  • October 18, 2020
    Heike Baumeister
    October 18, 2020
    Wieder eine gut zu laufende Etappe! Einige schöne Aussichten und Highlights.
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    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Written October 18, 2020
  • July 10, 2018
    Günther Petersen
    Wunderschöne Runde, Beschilderung ok ,Ruhebänke teilweise marode, Unterstellmöglichkeiten rar, viel Natur mit ein paar störenden Windrädern.
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    Written July 10, 2018
  • January 02, 2017
    Henrike Bläsig 
    Eine tolle Etappe mit Einkehrmöglichkeit, naturnahe Pfade, wunderschöne Landschaft, wenig Schotter - so macht Wandern einfach nur Spaß !
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    Written January 02, 2017
  • October 05, 2016
    Johanna Winterfeld-Sanoh
    Sehr sonnig und windig mit wunderschönem Blick über den "See" ( war schon sehr weit abgelassen ) und zu den Vögeln - so bin ich heute um den Dreifelder Weiher gelaufen. Eine schöne kleine Tour!
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    Written October 05, 2016
  • July 06, 2016
    Michael Böhm
    May 28, 2016
    Eine sehr schöne, aber auch anstrengende Etappe. Rastmöglichkeit in einer schönen Schutzhütte oberhalb von Brandscheid. Am Postweiher am Tagesziel Freilingen kann man am dortigen Bistro des dazugehörigen Campingplatzes den Tag ausklingen lassen.
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    Written July 06, 2016
  • April 18, 2016
    Ralf Schemmann
    April 02, 2016
    Von Rotenhain bis Hachenburg bei gutem Wetter. Eine sehr schöne Tagestour. Fotos: https://goo.gl/photos/wFBN8nfj4XN3w5Et5
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    Auf dem Steig nahe Rotenhain.
    Photo: Ralf Schemmann, Community
    Aussicht über den Westerwald
    Photo: Ralf Schemmann, Community
    Written April 18, 2016

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