WW1: Hachenburg – Grenzau

Description

The approximately 50-kilometer route gives me time for sights and breaks. Already in Hachenburg, I can visit the Westerwald Landscape Museum, a small open-air museum. It invites a journey into the past. I also take a look at the historic old town with its romantic lanes, the small boutiques, the castle, and the castle garden.
Then it starts: From Hachenburg station, I take a wide arc to the west and south. On hot days, the long forest stretches behind Wahlrod are a delight. Shortly before Maroth, the forest lake offers a wonderful refreshment. After this rest, I continue to Sessenbach. The local planetarium with an observatory offers guided tours by appointment.

A few kilometers further, I reach Grenzau and take the short path through the forest up to the castle ruins. A few hundred meters further, I meet the German Limes Cycle Route, which takes me to the Zugbrücke Hotel with restaurant.

Public transport

By train to the station in Hachenburg.

Directions

My starting point is the Hachenburg station. I initially follow Bahnhofstraße and am guided a little through the town. Then I take a wide arc over field paths towards the northwest and west until the route runs south near Hattert and its several subdistricts. Here I am on the K 10, called the main street in the towns. Wherever possible, the path continues on field paths alongside. Shortly before Marzauer Mill, the path sharply turns right, passes through a small forest, and then follows Mühlenstraße to Wahlrod. Now it goes for a long time through the forest, then I cross the K 10 in this forest area and arrive at Roßbach. Here I can order a tasty meal at Pizza Venere if I am hungry. The path first zigzags a little, then continues straight south through the Maroth forest. Passing the forest lake—where I can also take a break—I reach Maroth, shortly after Marienhausen and Goddert. One town further, I go directly through Selters in the Westerwald. Along the forest edge, I reach Oberhaid, cross the A 3, and arrive through various villages and in a zigzag to Sessenbach. Now it is only a few kilometers to Grenzau. This first stage is quite manageable, the more noticeable and stronger climbs await only in later stages. Those traveling with a pedelec or e-bike naturally handle the climbs much more easily.

Safety instructions

Good basic fitness required.

Tips

For the WW1 route, I should definitely pack swimwear; here as in the first section, there is a nice swimming spot. A pair of binoculars is also recommended.

Literature

Combined flyer bike/hiking, available for free here!

Destination

Grenzau

Starting Point

Hachenburg, station