Brief description
The Nistermühle in the valley of the Nister is one of the historically significant places in the Hachenburger Westerwald. The former watermill was first documented in 1234 and is thus considered one of the oldest businesses in the region. Nestled in the quiet landscape of the Kroppacher Schweiz, it lies directly on popular hiking trails such as the WesterwaldSteig and the Orange Lion Trail 1. The mill also became known as a temporary hiding place for Konrad Adenauer during the time of National Socialism. Today, the Nistermühle is privately owned and can be viewed from the surrounding paths.
Detailed description
The Nistermühle south of Hachenburg uniquely connects nature, regional history, and the cultural landscape of the Westerwald. The former water mill is located idyllically in the Nister Valley between Hachenburg and Nister. It was first documented in 1234, making it one of the oldest known businesses in the region. For many centuries, the mill served as a so-called ban mill, where people from Hachenburg and surrounding places had to have their grain ground. Even today, the facility reminds us of the long mill tradition of the Westerwald. The Nistermühle gained great notoriety in September 1944, when the Roedig family hid future Chancellor Konrad Adenauer here from the Gestapo. A memorial plaque at the mill commemorates this time and makes the location a quiet testament to German history. Hikers on the WesterwaldSteig or the Orangene Löwenspur 1 particularly appreciate the tranquil setting and the special atmosphere of the place. The Nistermühle is an authentic spot where nature and history of the Westerwald come together in a calm manner.