Wanderung
WesterwaldSteig "Basalt Arch" Adventure Loop / R5
Route profile
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Description
We set out along the picturesque Wied River and follow the R5 (which is both the Wiedweg and the WesterwaldSteig) up to the heights of Roßbach. Along the way, we pass the paragliders’ launch site, which offers a magnificent view over the meadows and forests of the Westerwald. On this loop hike, the R5/WesterwaldSteig also takes us into the lovely Masbach Valley, a side valley of the Wied.
A highlight is the Roßbacher Häubchen, an eroded volcanic cone offering a magnificent panoramic view of the Wied Valley, interesting basalt cliffs, and information on basalt mining. The detour up to the summit is especially worthwhile—the final hill on the back side of the ascent is signposted separately. After circling the basalt cone, we follow the R5/WesterwaldSteig down to St. Michael’s Chapel and back to the parking lot or to one of Roßbach’s inviting restaurants.
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Approach
Coming from Neuwied, follow the L255 almost to the center of Roßbach, then turn left toward the Wiedhalle multipurpose hall.
Public transport
From the Neuwied train station, take bus line 130 to Roßbach Wied and get off at the “Zur Post” stop. From there, walk south on “Wiedtalstraße,” take the first left onto “Auf dem Posten,” and walk up to the starting point on the Wiedpromenade. Then follow Wiedweg toward the bridge.
Parking
Wiedhalle Parking Lot, Auf dem Posten, 53547 Roßbach
Directions
We set out along the picturesque Wied River and follow the R5 (which is also the Wiedweg and WesterwaldSteig) up to the heights of Roßbach. Along the way, we pass the paragliders’ launch site, which offers a magnificent view over the meadows and forests of the Westerwald. On this loop hike, the R5/WesterwaldSteig also takes us into the lovely Masbach Valley, a side valley of the Wied.
A highlight is the Roßbacher Häubchen, an eroded volcanic cone offering a magnificent panoramic view of the Wied Valley, interesting basalt cliffs, and information on basalt mining. The detour up to the summit is especially worthwhile—the final hill on the back side of the ascent is signposted separately. After circling the basalt cone, we follow the R5/WesterwaldSteig down to St. Michael’s Chapel and back to the parking lot or to one of Roßbach’s inviting restaurants.
We’d love to hear your reviews and comments about this hiking trail on Outdooractive. Thank you very much!
Safety instructions
Each section of the path is marked as a hiking path with at least one independent marker. It is expressly pointed out that this adventure loop does not have a consistently independent marker. This means that you need to be able to orientate yourself in the area and have a basic knowledge of maps.
Equipment
The challenging route requires appropriate hiking gear and hiking boots.
Additional information
You can book an exciting guided hike along this adventure loop with the Wäller Tour Guides.
www.westerwald.info/westerwald-steig/gefuehrte-wanderungen-waeller-tourenguides.html
www.westerwald.info/westerwald-steig/westerwald-steig-schleifen.html
Literature
Hiking Map: Circular Trails in the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach Municipal Association, Scale 1:16,000
Destination
Wiedhalle Parking Lot in Roßbach
Starting Point
Wiedhalle Parking Lot in Roßbach
More information & GPX download
Notice
In the tour planner we inform you under the tab "Current info" about temporary route changes, closures and detours.
To the Tour Planer