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A trip into the fiery earth history of the region. Glowing lava flowed here from the earth's interior millions of years ago. What remains and shapes the region around Bad Marienberg is basalt. The Fire Loop is an 18.4 km circular hike filled with evidence of the glowing Westerwald past and presents itself as a varied loop. Worth seeing are the Basalt Park, the basalt rock formations of the Small and Great Wolfstein, and the basalt rock valley of the Black Nister.
Please note: The path is not marked!
- From Cologne: A3 exit Hennef/Sieg via B8 and B414 to Bad Marienberg
- From Frankfurt: A3 exit Limburg via B54 and B414 to Bad Marienberg
- From Dortmund: A45 exit Haiger/Burbach via B54 and B414 to Bad Marienberg
- From Giessen: A45 exit Herborn via B255 and B414 to Bad Marienberg
- From Koblenz: A48 and A3 exit Montabaur via B255 to Bad Marienberg
By train to the Nistertal or Westerburg stop. Then by bus to Bad Marienberg, Neuerweg stop.
Bus lines 116 and 483
www.rmv-bus.de
Free parking opposite MarienBad, Bismarckstraße 65, 56470 Bad Marienberg
The Basalt Park at the start, the basalt rock formations of the Small and Great Wolfstein, the basalt exposure of the Scharfenstein, the basalt blocks in the valley of the Nister, the beautiful basalt rock valley of the Black Nister below Bad Marienberg, and the passage through Bad Marienberg, peppered with many traces of basalt mining, bring the fiery history of the region to life. The stony heritage, the mix of forest, meadow, and river passages, the final walk through the town – beautiful!
The path is not marked!
Particularly in autumn, care must be taken as the leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path.
Such trail impairments are to be expected on any hike.
Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, suitable clothing that protects against cold and wet or heat and sun are recommended.
Also, take enough fluids as there are no refreshment options along the way.
Daypack, be sure to take binoculars, remember sun protection in summer, sufficient fluids and if necessary, snacks for the way. For the passages around the Great Wolfstein or through the valley of the Black Nister, telescopic hiking poles might be helpful.
A walk on the barefoot path is a must! If the weather is good, definitely take off your shoes and socks and walk over the different sections of the barefoot path. An experience for the senses!
The map "Hiking Trails in the Westerwald" for the regions Bad Marienberg, Rennerod, and Westerburg is available at the tourist info for €5.95.
Scale 1:25,000
Basalt Park, Bismarckstraße 66, 56470 Bad Marienberg
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