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<p>In the year 1212, the history of the Cistercian Abbey Marienstatt began. Today, the popular pilgrimage site is considered one of the spiritual and cultural centers of the Westerwald. The monks built here one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany. In 1747 the baroque convent building was completed. On site, there is the private high school of the abbey, the guesthouse, the book and art shop as well as the abbey's own brewery. Particularly remarkable are the beautiful garden grounds and the old basilica, the centerpiece of the abbey.</p>
<ul> <li>medieval roofing slate mine with underground workings</li> <li>detailed documentation in the entrance tunnel</li> <li>part of the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus geopark</li> <li>group tours possible</li> <li>hiking tip: Limbacher routes 21, 25, 33, 36</li> </ul> <p>Historic Nister Bridge at Marienstatt Abbey in the Hachenburg Westerwald</p>

WesterwaldSteig Hachenburg Station - Hattert Station (Stages 9+10)

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Difficulty
Medium
Duration
5.3 hr
Length / Distance
19.4 km
Ascent
358 m
Descent
359 m
Lowest point
215 m
Highest point
371 m

Brief description

Experience the WesterwaldSteig stages 9 and 10 from station to station. Highlights include Marienstatt Monastery, the Hohe Ley viewpoint, and the Assberg roof slate mine.

Description

From the Hachenburg station, the path leads you through the castle garden towards Marienstatt Monastery. The Nister stream accompanies you repeatedly on your hike. From the Hohe Ley, you have a beautiful view over the gentle hills of the Kroppach Switzerland. The Assberg roof slate mine is open around the clock and can be visited free of charge. From the Astert sports field, a connecting path leads via Müschenbach to Hattert station.

Public transport

The Hessian State Railway usually runs hourly between the two stations (travel time approx. 7 minutes).

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Parking

Use parking options at the train stations!

Directions

The connecting path from Hachenburg station to the main path is about 300 meters long. From the Astert sports field, a connecting path about 3 km long leads to Hattert station.

The connecting paths are marked with a green "W" on a yellow background and the signposts show a yellow arrow tip.

Safety instructions

  • If you believe that certain sections of the path are not passable for you, you should avoid them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery.
  • In autumn, be especially aware that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. You must expect such path impairments when you go hiking.
  • Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons or download the free "Experience Rhineland-Palatinate" app .

Equipment

  • Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects against cold and wet or heat and sun.
  • Take enough fluids with you. Refreshment options are not available everywhere.
  • Please wear hiking boots suitable for the trail, which provide sufficient grip even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.

Tips

Park your car at the destination and first travel by train to the start of your route. Then you can calmly hike back without any time pressure.

Destination

Hattert Station, 57644 Hattert

Starting Point

Hachenburg Station, Bahnhofstraße, 57627 Hachenburg