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The Kannenbäckerland is especially known for its ceramics. Europe's largest clay deposits have been found in the Westerwald. The gray pots, jugs, and other dishware with typical blue patterns are well known beyond the region.
The Westerwald Ceramics Museum in Höhr-Grenzhausen is one of the largest ceramics museums in Europe and offers a genuine experience. Naturally, I come across ceramic workshops all along the route and also visit the clay mining museum in Siershahn.
Another time I choose the themed trails about clay around Boden. There are two circular hiking trails (red and blue routes), each 12 km long, featuring many highlights around the clay pits in the southern Westerwald.
A different themed highlight is the Roman remains like the Limes tower in Hillscheid and the Roman tower northeast of Kadenbach. Additionally, I can visit interesting churches, for example, the Westerwald Cathedral in Wirges. Also waiting is the Sculpture Miniatures Museum north of Ransbach-Baumbach. Those interested in modern topics are right in the freely accessible Erlebniswelt Staudt (north of Montabaur) about renewable energies.
Montabaur also has a lot to offer, whether castle or old town. Moreover, there are inns everywhere with very different offerings, so there is the perfect experience for every palate.
I start my route in 56412 Boden. I drive past Moschheim on the L300 and turn left to reach Bannberscheid. After passing through the town, the K146K/145 takes me through Staudt and into the center of Wirges. Afterwards, the route passes Siershahn and continues to Mogendorf. From there, the L307 leads on to the center of Ransbach-Baumbach. After passing through the town, I turn right off L307 toward Hilgert. Via the K119, I reach Hundsdorf through Faulbach. Behind the town I turn left and reach the intersection of L306 via the K127, where I turn left. At Alsbach, I turn left again and drive through the village and past Grenzau station into the town of the same name. Exiting Grenzau, I go uphill to the center of Höhr-Grenzhausen. After passing the town, the route continues through Hillscheid and over the L309 to the federal road B49. This becomes B255 near Montabaur and I take the exit back to Boden to return to my starting point.
It is advisable to ride the route counterclockwise.
It's best to create a plan beforehand of everything you want to see. This way, it becomes a balanced experience between ceramics, ancient remains, modern exhibitions, and culinary delights. And there will surely be many beautiful places left for at least one more visit.
56412 Boden
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