Heunishöhlenweg – Nistersteg Stein-Wingert loop from Streithausen

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Heunishöhlenweg – Nistersteg Stein-Wingert loop from Streithausen

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Heunishöhlenweg – Nistersteg Stein-Wingert loop from Streithausen

07:34

26.7km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 14.0 km for 205 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Heunishöhlenweg

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

An absolute hiking highlight! Forest, rock, water, roots - what more do you want?

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5.67 km

Confluence of the Große and Kleine Nister rivers

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The confluence of the small and large nests is an idyllic resting place. If you feel like it, you can also splash around.

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10.1 km

Nistersteg Stein-Wingert

Highlight • Bridge

Great bridge over the Grote Nister. Beautiful environment.

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14.0 km

Weltende Trail (Westerwaldsteig)

Highlight • Trail

The Westerwaldsteig leads through beautiful nature with a lot of variety. Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are highly recommended on many sections. A hiking trail that is simply fun and also …

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14.1 km

Weltende Nature Trail

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Despite its alpine character, the Weltende Nature Trail is not difficult to navigate. Ropes are attached at difficult sections for hikers to hold on to.

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14.1 km

Alpine trail along the Große Nister (Kroppacher Schweiz)

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The hike along the Weltende nature trail along the 'Große Nister' (Great Nister) in Kroppacher Schweiz (Kroppach Switzerland) is a magnificent, very diverse tour in the Westerwald; it's definitely worth …

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16.2 km

Narrow Wooden Pathway in Westerwald

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16.2 km

Weltende Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice path with a few "key points".
Sturdy shoes and surefootedness are sufficient for this "via ferrata".

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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

3.58 km

3.56 km

2.36 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

8.17 km

6.05 km

5.73 km

3.51 km

3.04 km

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

7°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Limbacherrunde: Kroppacher Schweiz & bis ans Ende der Welt

What a great route. 10 out of 5 stars 🤩

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February 27, 2022,🥾☀️🏞🌳🌲 Kroppacher Schweiz, Naturpfad Weltende, Westerwald

A fantastic tour in Kroppacher Switzerland, Westerwald, with, for me, the best hiking weather.
Unfortunately, the Große Nister could not be crossed using the stepping stones today, so I took a few detours to get back on the route.
A real pleasure in terms of landscape, along the Nister, along the Weltende nature trail and the adventurous climbs on the …

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