Three Valley Ride

Introduction
Westerwald Germany

Join us on a ride through the mountains and forests of the “Taunus” and “Westerwald” ranges. This year we are offering two new interaries- the Three Valley Ride  and  the Panorama Ride!
You will visit antiquated castles, cloisters and rural country estates. Your riding will be over  the quiet forest trails nestled in the untouched nature, deep lush valleys and quiet back-country. 

Three Valley Ride 
This new ride leads us through the Gelbachtal Valley to the historic Bruchhaeuser Mill and over a mountain pass to the "Lahntal" valley, where we visit the small wine village of Obernhof.  We will  cross the Lahn River to the Cloister of Anstein and the Jammertal Valley.   A visit to the Castle of Hohlenfels, complete with a lunch stop at a local brewery! We will explore the "Taunus"  and pass the Fort of Schaumburg and travel back over the Lahn River into the Daubachtal Valley to complete the holiday before returning home.

Panorama Ride
This new ride starts with a visit to the "Rueckerhof", which was once the hunting estate of the Archbishop of Trier. Lots of nice canters to enjoy along the way.  We follow along the Lahn River towards Dausenau and take you through a medieval gate tower and  to see an 1100 year old oak tree!  We cross the Lahn River and ride into the wine village of Oberndorf for a visit. A chance to ride along the Herta Lake (where swimming is optional) and enjoy more fantastic canters to end the holiday and return home.

Accomodation
Shorter 6 day trek: lunches and the first and last last night dinners are not included. First and last night at "Hofgut Molsberg".

Riding

Itinerary

Three Valley Trail

Day 1: Arrival in Nassau an der Lahn in the late afternoon, transfer and overnight at a local inn (dinner on your own today).

Day 2:  Depart after breakfast. Ride through the Gelbachtal Valley to the historic Bruchhaeuser Mill (26 km)

Day 3: Over the mountain pass you reach the Lahntal Valley. In the village of Obernhof you cross the river Lahn. The ride continues at the Cloister of Arnstein in the wonderful nature of the Jammertal Valley. Ride along the "TaunusHoehen" to a cozy Brewery Restaurant (35 km). Overnight in a pension.

Day 4: Today we explore the countryside around our lodgings. Riding through the forest we reach Burg Hohenfels.

Day 5: We ride through the Taunus passing the "Schaumburg" we return at Balduinstain along the Lahn. We reach the Daubachtal where a wonderful canter is planned. Arrive in the late afternoon.  Dinner tonight is not included.

Day 6: Departure after breakfast.

Panorama Trail

Day 1: Arrival in Nassau an der Lahn in the late afternoon and overnight at a local inn (dinner on your own today).

Day 2:  Depart after breakfast. We ride towards the "Rueckenhof", which was the hunting retreat for the Cardinal of Trier 300 years ago. Nice canters across wide open country are dominant today.

Day 3:  Through deep valleys we ride towards Dausenau at the Lahn. Riding through a medieval entry way and passing a 1100 year old oak tree we cross the Lahn River. Overnight in a pension.

Day 4:  We ride along the Lahn to the idyllic wine village of Obernhof, where we will cross a river again. Overnight at a riding center that caters to trail riders.

Day 5:   We ride along the Herta Lake (swimming is possible if weather co-operates) and return to our original departure location.  Dinner tonight is not included.

Day 6: Departure after breakfast.

These itineraries are subject to changes

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Other Info
Meeting: Nassau an der Lahn
Airport: Frankfurt
Transfer: Limburg train station

Climate:

The climate in this area of Germany is most pleasant. From May to mid-October it is lovely, with warm days and mild evenings. Rains can occur anytime throughout the year, but in summer they are usually of short duration. You may even have the thrill of a thunderstorm after a hot day!