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Walking route · Linz am Rhein · Updated on 14 November 2026

[II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt) walk

[II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt) is a walk of 119.5 km from Linz am Rhein. Along the way you'll find 143 benches, 7 public toilets and 1 honesty box.

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[II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt)
Burgruine Rennenberg · after 5.5 km
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Burg Linz
Burg Linz · after 434 m
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Rheintor
Rheintor · after 476 m
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 119.5 km
  • ± 5:00 h per stage
  • ↑ 1,941 m · ↓ 1,781 m
  • Hard per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Linz am Rhein

    0 km

  2. 434 m · 15 benches

    Burg Linz and 1 more

    434 m

    Rheintor and 2 public toilets

  3. 391 m · 6 benches

    Neutor

    825 m

    Public toilet

  4. 4.7 km · 2 benches

    Burgruine Rennenberg

    5.5 km

    Castle

  5. 9.9 km · 11 benches

    Burg Altenwied

    15.5 km

    Castle

  6. 7.4 km · 17 benches

    Burgruine Ehrenstein

    22.8 km

    Attraction

  7. 9 km · bench

    Public toilet

    31.9 km

  8. 30.6 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet and honesty box

    62.5 km

  9. 17.4 km · 19 benches

    Erlebnisbahnhof Westerwald

    79.9 km

    Museum

  10. 535 m · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    80.4 km

  11. 1.1 km · bench

    Public toilet

    81.5 km

  12. 26.4 km · 41 benches

    Beilstein

    107.9 km

    Castle

  13. 5.7 km · 14 benches

    Burg Greifenstein

    113.6 km

    Castle

  14. 5.9 km · 2 benches

    Finish

    119.5 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 38 kmBetween 81.5 km and 119.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

9 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 1 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (6)

  1. 1HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 Linz - Ammerich18 km
  2. 2HWW Westerwald Etappe 2 Ammerich - Flammersfeld13.7 km
  3. 3HWW Westerwald Etappe 3 Flammersfeld - Herschbach22.9 km
  4. 4WW Westerwald Etappe 4 Herschbach - Westerburg25.3 km
  5. 5HWW Westerwald Etappe 5 Westerburg - Knoten19.4 km
  6. 6HWW Westerwald Etappe 6 Knoten - Katzenfurt20.2 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,941 m
Down
↓ 1,781 m
Highest point
588 m
Lowest point
59 m
  • 5-10% slope · 22.6 km
  • 10-15% slope · 2.7 km
  • 6 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

119.5 km in total
  • Track: 84.5 km
  • Street: 15.4 km
  • Road: 9 km
  • Path: 5.6 km
  • Busy road: 2.8 km
  • Footpath: 1.5 km
  • Stairs: 6 stairs

Surfaces

119.5 km in total
  • Gravel: 37.5 km
  • Asphalt: 25.8 km
  • Unpaved: 9.4 km
  • Paved: 5.6 km
  • Natural: 2.8 km
  • Unknown: 38.1 km

About the walking route [II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

[II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt) is a walking route of 119.5 km that starts in Linz am Rhein. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Burg Linz (after 434 m), Rheintor (after 476 m) and Neutor (after 963 m).

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,941 m in total and descend 1,781 m. There are 6 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 5:00 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (84.5 km), street (15.4 km) and road (9 km). Of the surface, 37.5 km gravel and 25.8 km asphalt. For 38.1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 143 benches, 7 public toilets and 1 honesty box. The longest stretch without a toilet is 38 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Herborn CastleHerborn CastleCastle · 6.5 km from the route
  2. 2Hachenburg CastleHachenburg CastleCastle · 9 km from the route
  3. 3Burg HartenfelsBurg HartenfelsCastle · 969 m from the route
  4. 4Schloss WesterburgSchloss WesterburgCastle · 138 m from the route
  5. 5Schloss RennenbergSchloss RennenbergAttraction · 139 m from the route
  6. 6PulverturmPulverturmAttraction · 200 m from the route
  7. 7Burg OckenfelsBurg OckenfelsCastle · 609 m from the route
  8. 8Burg LahrBurg LahrCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  9. 9Burg LichtensteinBurg LichtensteinCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  10. 10Burg DattenbergBurg DattenbergCastle · 1.3 km from the route
  11. 11Friedenskapelle Schwarze MadonnaFriedenskapelle Schwarze MadonnaMemorial · 1.5 km from the route
  12. 12Burg ReichensteinBurg ReichensteinCastle · 1.9 km from the route
  13. 13Aussichtsturm HellebergAussichtsturm HellebergViewpoint · 2.1 km from the route
  14. 14Alte BurgAlte BurgAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  15. 15Friedensmuseum Brücke von RemagenFriedensmuseum Brücke von RemagenMuseum · 2.4 km from the route
  16. 16Schloss SinzigSchloss SinzigCastle · 3 km from the route
  17. 17KoppeKoppeViewpoint · 3.1 km from the route
  18. 18Schloß MengerskirchenSchloß MengerskirchenCastle · 3.5 km from the route
  19. 19Felten TurmFelten TurmObservation tower · 3.8 km from the route
  20. 20Aussichtsturm StöffelAussichtsturm StöffelObservation tower · 3.8 km from the route
  21. 21Burgruine SteinebachBurgruine SteinebachCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  22. 22JunkernschlossJunkernschlossRuins · 3.9 km from the route
  23. 23Ruine MaienburgRuine MaienburgCastle · 4 km from the route
  24. 24Burg VilzeltBurg VilzeltCastle · 4.1 km from the route
  25. 25RuinsRuinsRuins · 4.1 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is [II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt)?

[II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt) is 119.5 km long, in 6 stages of 19.9 km on average. Allow ± 5:00 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

How many stages does this route have?

The route is split into 6 stages of 19.9 km on average, 119.5 km in all. The shortest stage is 13.7 km, the longest 25.3 km.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Linz am Rhein.

How hard is this route?

Hard per stage, with 324 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 7 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 38 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Burg Linz, Rheintor and Neutor.

Which stage of this route has the most points of interest?

Stage 1 (18 km), with 5 points of interest along the route, such as Burg Linz, Rheintor and Neutor.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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