Rothaarsteig Westerwaldvariante

Dillenburg - Rabenscheid - Fuchskaute - Liebenscheid - Lützeln - Würgendorf - Watershed - Rodenbach - Manderbach - Dillenburg

The Rothaarsteig leads over numerous natural paths away from agricultural and forestry roads. Therefore, weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear are a must for every hike. We want you to experience the "path of the senses" not only "dry" but also on "good" feet.

In our small hiking shop at www.rothaarsteig.de/shop you will also find a selection of Rothaarsteig items to prepare for your route or as souvenirs. We are also happy to recommend the durable and high-quality outdoor equipment of our long-time partner, the outdoor outfitter Tatonka.

Hiking backpack

A suitable hiking backpack makes your route on the Rothaarsteig twice as fun! Hiking backpacks offer very comfortable carrying properties through a ventilated carrying system that allows sweat to evaporate immediately. They can be fixed with a belly or hip belt and thus sit firmly on the back with every movement. In addition, they are equipped with a practical holder for trekking poles and often offer a compartment with an outlet for a drinking bladder, ensuring hydration at all times.

Here you will find hiking backpacks from the outdoor outfitter Tatonka in various sizes for day hikes and multi-day tours and with different ventilated back systems.

Rainwear

If changeable weather is forecast for your route on the Rothaarsteig, remember to pack a light rain jacket or a rain poncho. They take up almost no space in your backpack and also block unpleasant wind. Also practical are gaiters that protect the trouser legs from dirt and moisture. With our partner, the outdoor outfitter Tatonka, you will find high-quality, breathable rain jackets with minimal pack size, lightweight rain capes, and gaiters for the trouser legs to keep them protected from dirt and moisture.

Here you will find rain jackets from Tatonka for women.

Here you will find rain jackets from Tatonka for men.

First-aid kit

To fully enjoy your hiking tour on the Rothaarsteig, a first-aid kit certainly belongs in your backpack for safety reasons. After all, nothing is more annoying than having a blister on your foot or little injuries that cannot be treated cleanly immediately. The first aid kits from Tatonka are filled with all essential materials for initial treatment of injuries and also include an "outdoor cheat sheet" with concise and clear guidelines for correct behavior in emergencies in the open nature.

Here you will find the first-aid kits from Tatonka!

Food and drinks

On some stages, especially between Lahnhof and Dillenburg, there are unfortunately no places to stop along the way. Keep this in mind and especially pack food and drinks here. Adequate hydration is especially important in summer.

The stainless steel bottles, insulated stainless steel jugs, and stainless steel lunch boxes from the German outdoor outfitter Tatonka are not only practical but also unbreakable and durable.

Information about the rescue boards on the Rothaarsteig

Hiking trails mostly run away from towns and settlements and all hikers have surely wondered what would happen in an emergency. How can I be found here? Where am I? Can emergency services reach me?

In an emergency, time is of the essence! Therefore, the Rothaarsteig is continuously equipped with so-called rescue signs. On the green-white plaques attached to the posts of the signposts is a number you must provide when making an emergency call. This allows rescuers to know exactly where you are, saving valuable time.

Note regarding increased risk of forest fire

Please keep in mind that due to dryness there is currently an increased forest fire risk! Therefore, please observe the following instructions:

If it is (too) late:

The forest thanks you!

You can easily reach Dillenburg by long-distance trains of Deutsche Bahn.

Further information is available at www.bahn.de.

We recommend using public transport at the start of your route and positioning a car at the endpoint. This way, you do not have to plan your hike according to bus or train timetables.

Along the entire Westerwald variant, you will find hiking parking lots again and again.

In Dillenburg, free parking is available at the stadium. Enter in your navigation system: "Am Sportzentrum".

Further information about the Rothaarsteig is available at www.rothaarsteig.de or by phone at the free service hotline +49 2974 / 499 4163. Here, we are happy to advise you personally on your route planning.