[IV] HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 (Vallendar - Köppel)

Westerwald-Hauptwanderweg IV, Etappe 1, von Vallendar bis zum Köppel

Covering 16.5 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 40 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. The trail is officially waymarked as IV, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

As a Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail is maintained and waymarked at the regional level. It typically connects towns, villages, and natural highlights across the wider area.