AHRound-route (II): Discover picturesque villages on a short route

Description

Start and finish: Hahn am See. Your town, with around 400 inhabitants, is located on the historically important federal road 8, exactly between Selters and Dornburg as well as Wirges and Westerburg. Hahn impresses with a well column built in 1870, a lime tree over 100 years old, and a small church from the 18th century.

The route leads through picturesque villages and the nature of the Westerwald. Particularly noteworthy are the half-timbered houses and old chapels. The small chapel in Eisen, a district of Meudt, is especially charming. The villages are partly over 1,000 years old. The town hall in Meudt, built at the end of the 16th century, is the oldest of its kind in the Westerwald.

Approach

Coming from Cologne, take B51, Severinsbrücke, and Deutzer Ring/B55 Eastern feeder road/L124. Take A59 and A3 to B255 in Montabaur, take exit 40-Montabaur on A3. Follow B255 to Hohe Str. in Hahn am See.

Coming from Frankfurt, follow Theatertunnel, Gutleutstraße, and B44 to B43. Take A3 to B255 in Heiligenroth, take exit 40-Montabaur on A3. Follow B255 to Hohe Str. in Hahn am See.

Public transport

Hahn am See is not accessible by public transport.

Parking

Parking is available directly at the lake near the campsite.

Directions

From the town center in Hahn am See, at the intersection Hohe Straße/Elbinger Straße, you ride northwards on Hohe Straße, then mostly downhill towards the south. Cross the B8, then it goes through open terrain to Ehringhausen. Follow the forest road, then it turns left into the forest. You pass through Eisen and follow L300 to Meudt. From there onto Gangolfusstraße and Waldstraße.

After the ascent, you pass a wooded area on the left side. Take the left curve and descend to Niederahr. Continue on the main road, then it goes uphill to Oberahr and Ettinghausen. The path leads to the B8 and then east back to Hahn am See.

Safety instructions

Good basic fitness is required.

Equipment

Bags and backpacks provide enough space for bike transport. Equipment should be distributed over different parts of the body and bike to prevent discomfort. Suitable clothing protects against weather conditions and temperature changes. Tools and repair items should not be missing. Navigation aids such as bike maps or GPS devices are important. A small emergency kit is also advisable.

Tips

For a refreshment after the route, the lake near Hahn invites you. At the Plaza am See restaurant, you can enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine and a wonderful view.

Destination

56244 Hahn am See

Starting Point

56244 Hahn am See