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Westerwald

Bicycle Rides

Hachenburger Westerwald: varied circular route

Route profile

Difficulty
Difficult
Length / Distance 74,8 km
Rise 994 hm
Descent 994 hm
Duration 5,9 h
Highest point 511 hm
Lowest point 179 hm

Notice

In the tour planner we inform you under the tab "Current info" about temporary route changes, closures and detours.

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Description

Ready for an adventure? Your circular route begins in enchanting Hachenburg. Right at the start, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view into the Nister valley. If you like, take a short detour to the Cistercian Abbey Marienstatt, where one of the oldest Gothic basilicas in Germany awaits you. Refreshed, continue through Streithausen and Luckenbach before mastering the climb to Limbach. Here, from a high plateau, you can enjoy the impressive view of the Kroppacher Switzerland. Then proceed through charming towns that offer you a magnificent view all the way to the Siebengebirge.

Your path leads you to the Upper Wied valley, one of the largest nature reserves, where you can experience untouched nature. Soon you reach the largest lake of the Westerwald lake district, a paradise for animals and plants. From the observation tower on the Gräbersberg you get another panorama over the Westerwald. Then it goes back to Hachenburg, where your exciting route ends.

Approach

Use the motorway exits BAB 3, Cologne - Frankfurt: exit 37-Dierdorf; BAB 3, Frankfurt - Cologne: exit 40-Montabaur; BAB 45, Dortmund - Frankfurt: exit 20-Freudenberg. From east and west via B414 to Hachenburg; from south via B413 to Hachenburg.

Public transport

By train: (www.bahn.de) to Hachenburg station; ICE station Montabaur, bus connection to Hachenburg with one transfer (32 km).

Parking

Parking directly at the station or at the Cinexx cinema, parking lot below the castle garden (motorhome parking), parking garage at Johann-August-Ring.

Directions

Your route starts in Hachenburg and takes you through diverse landscapes. Admire the view into the Nister valley and visit the Cistercian Abbey Marienstatt. Overcome climbs and enjoy fantastic views. Discover the Upper Wied valley and the largest lake of the Westerwald lake district. The Gräbersberg and the Hachenburg city forest form the conclusion of your adventure.

Safety instructions

Very good fitness required.

Equipment

Distribute the weight of your equipment evenly on your body and bike. Consider appropriate clothing for changing weather. Don’t forget tools, repair kit, and emergency equipment. Navigate with map or GPS.

Tips

Take a break in the beer garden of the Cistercian Abbey Marienstatt and taste the delicious Abbey beer.

Literature

Combi Flyer Rad

Destination

Hachenburg, Station

Starting Point

Hachenburg, Station

More information & GPX download

Notice

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