Hachenburg - permanent hiking trail (7 km)

Description

From the Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald, we cross the magnificent Alten Markt with its half-timbered houses and the fountain with the golden lion. We pass the Westerwald Landscape Museum and turn left into Dehlinger Weg. Soon we reach the Jewish cemetery, first mentioned in 1587, which is a protected monument. We continue enjoying our hike through the forest to the Langen Schneise, where we turn towards Gehlert. At the edge of the forest, we can already catch a view of the imposing castle in Hachenburg and continue walking towards the medieval small town. Back in Hachenburg, we enjoy the cozy atmosphere at Alten Markt and the pedestrian zone, where restaurants and cafes invite you to stop for a refreshment.

Approach

From Bad Marienberg (East): We leave Bad Marienberg via the L294 and turn left at the end of the road onto the B414. We follow this road through Kirburg and past Norken. After about nine kilometers, we leave the B414 to the left onto the L281, which we follow to Hachenburg.

From Altenkirchen (West): We drive on the B414 to the roundabout before Hachenburg, where we leave at the first exit towards Hachenburg onto the B413. At the first opportunity to turn left (behind the railway crossing), we leave the road and enter the L288. We follow this road to Hachenburg.

From Höchstenbach (Southwest): We follow the B413 until we turn right onto Koblenzer Straße. We follow this road to Hachenburg.

From Betzdorf (North): We follow the L288 coming out of Betzdorf. At the turn towards Marienstatt, we turn right onto the K21. Immediately afterwards, we turn left to stay on the K21. We follow the road until we reach a junction where we turn left onto the B414 towards Hachenburg. At the roundabout, we take the first exit towards Hachenburg, joining the B413. After the railway crossing, we turn left onto the L288, which we follow into Hachenburg.

Public transport

Take the Hessian State Railway to Hachenburg station, from there about 600 m walk to the starting point, Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald, Perlengasse 2.
From Altenkirchen take bus line 289 towards Helmeroth to the school/sports center. Then change to bus line 408 towards Hachenburg. From the stop at the market, it is about a 5-minute walk to the Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald.

From Bad Marienberg take bus line 960 towards Hachenburg. From the stop at the market, it is about a 5-minute walk to the Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald.

Taxi companies:

Taxi Schmidt: Hachenburg, Tel.: 02662/6119 or 02662/6688

Taxi Uwe Bischoff: Hachenburg, Tel.: 02662/944444

Taxi Kappi-Tullius: Hachenburg, Tel.: 02662/939390

Taxi Hilgers: Bad Marienberg, Tel.: 02661/5055

Taxi company Kevin Nagel: Bad Marienberg, Tel.: 02661/5949

Taxi Uwe Bischoff: Altenkirchen, Tel.: 02681/2222

Taxi Uwe Bischoff: Wissen, Tel.: 02742/1055

Parking

Hachenburg: Free parking at Burggarten, Am Burggarten 1, 57627 Hachenburg
Free parking at the Westerwald Landscape Museum, Leipziger Straße 1, 57627 Hachenburg
Paid parking garage at Alexanderring, entrance via "Nottorstraße" street, Alexanderring, 57627 Hachenburg
Paid parking garage Johann-August-Ring, Johann-August-Ring, 57627 Hachenburg

Directions

From the Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald we cross the Alten Markt and then walk through the Obergasse to the inn "Zur Sonne." There we cross the L281 country road to the Burggarten and continue right to the Westerwald Landscape Museum. Here we cross the L281 again (pedestrian crossing) and follow the Dehlinger Weg to the left. After about 70 meters we turn left (Dehlinger Weg) and are on the 7 km route. It is about 50 m further until we reach the Jewish cemetery. After the Jewish cemetery we continue to follow the signage to the Langen Schneise, where we turn right towards Gehlert. We cross the L288 and after about 600 m at the end of the forest turn right in the direction of Hachenburg. On the asphalt road we go left and after about 600 m we meet the 12 km route again. From here you can see Hachenburg Castle. We continue straight ahead via Birkenweg past the DRK hospital on the right heading towards the swimming pool and boating pond to the inn "Zur Sonne." Here we turn left back to the starting point Alten Markt and Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald.

Safety instructions

• Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you from cold and wet or heat and sun.

• Take enough fluids with you. There are not always opportunities to stop for refreshments.

• Please wear appropriate hiking boots that provide sufficient support even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.

• If you think certain sections of the trail are impassable, you should bypass them. Especially in bad weather, natural paths can become muddy and slippery in places.

• Especially in autumn, be mindful that fallen leaves can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. Expect these kinds of trail impairments on your hike.

• Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons.

Equipment

You should pack provisions (food and drink) for your hike, as there are only dining options in Hachenburg.

Tips

For a visit to the Westerwald Landscape Museum, we should take time to learn about the former life of the Westerwald people.

Destination

Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald, Alten Markt 4-6, 57627 Hachenburg

Starting Point

Tourist Information Hachenburger Westerwald, Alten Markt 4-6, 57627 Hachenburg