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The Krombachtalsperre nature reserve, very close to Rehe, is a paradise for bathers, water sports enthusiasts, campers, cyclists, and hikers alike.
The largest body of water in the Hoher Westerwald covers an area of 93 hectares and holds about 4.25 million cubic meters of water.
Sandy beaches and sunny meadows attract visitors at the shore. Swimming, surfing, sailing, pedal boating – the range of possibilities is almost unlimited, so that even families with children, where everyone has different interests, can bring everything together under the proverbial one roof. And when children are not in the mood for a dip in the cool water, they will enthusiastically visit the beautiful playground.
Part of the Krombachtalsperre area is designated as a bird sanctuary and offers many rare marsh and water birds an ideal breeding ground. Additionally, countless migratory birds use the Krombachtalsperre as a welcome stopover.
The Krombachtalsperre is surrounded by dense deciduous and coniferous forests, which walkers and hikers enjoy visiting to experience the peace and untouched nature.
Rehe is directly on the B255. In the town center, a signposted path leads to the Krombachtalsperre reservoir and campsite
We recommend arriving by car
Directly at the campsite "Welter's Camping"
The hike starts at the parking lot of the campsite „Welter's Camping“ in Rehe.
Through a small forest and across meadows, you reach the lake. Past some ponds, you continue to the former railway embankment and reach a viewpoint with an information board about the nature reserve. From here, waterfowl can be observed just as well as sailors and surfers.
A nice picnic spot can be found further along the route before the path turns behind the dam of the Krombachtalsperre reservoir. Here you can
learn about the „energy nature trail“ before you reach the sailing club and the restaurant on the Hessian side of the reservoir. After a short stretch on
a safe path beside the road, the relaxed, quiet forest path follows back to the starting point.
If you think certain sections of the path are not passable for you, you should bypass them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery.
Pay special attention in autumn, as fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. You have to expect these kinds of path impairments when hiking.
Although the path is consistently well marked, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons or download the free app "Rheinland-Pfalz erleben".
Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects against cold and wet or heat and sun.
Bring enough fluids. There are not always places to eat available.
Please wear appropriate hiking shoes that provide sufficient support even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.
At the campsite there is the pizzeria Piccolo Ponte Rosa with restaurant, café and beer garden and a great view over the lake
Hiking map "Wanderwege VG Rennerod", also available as a download on www.hoherwesterwald.info
Parking lot Welter's Camping in Rehe.
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