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Sweeping views, stunning landscapes and spectacular vistas: the Westerwald is home to numerous observation towers, viewing platforms and natural vantage points that offer you a truly special view of the region.
We’ve selected ten of the most beautiful vantage points in the Westerwald for you. Whether high up on a viewing tower, by a striking rock formation or on a ridge with sweeping views – here you’ll find special places for your next day out and can experience the Westerwald from a whole new perspective.
Our top 10 viewpoints in the Westerwald
Weißenfelser Ley
GeoView Ottoturm viewpoint in Kirchen-Herkersdorf
Observation tower "Barbaraturm on the Steineberger Höhe".
Aussichtspunkt Sonnenberg (Gräbersberg observation tower)
Raiffeisen lookout tower
Aussichtspunkt Roßbacher Häubchen
Aussichtspunkt Malberg
Hedwig Tower
Köppel Montabaur
Dillblick lookout tower Herborn
Whether from a viewing tower, a striking rock formation or a ridge offering sweeping views: the vantage points in the Westerwald show you the region from ever-changing perspectives. On a clear day, the view stretches far beyond the wooded hills, open landscapes and valleys of the Westerwald.
Many of the vantage points can be wonderfully combined with a hike. This way, you can combine your day out with a lovely walk through nature and enjoy ever-changing panoramic views along the way. The observation towers in the Westerwald, in particular, are well worth a visit for anyone who enjoys hiking and wants to take in sweeping views of the region.
Fancy discovering even more? As well as the viewpoints, the Westerwald has plenty of other attractions, walking trails and special nature experiences in store for you.
Which viewpoints can I reach by car?
By car you can easily reach viewpoints such as the Bismarck Tower, the lookout tower at the Gräbersberg, the Raiffeisen Tower at the Beulskopf, the Malberg lookout point and the Hedwig Tower in the Wildpark.
At which viewpoint can you stop for a bite to eat?
There are a few lookout points where you can stop for a bite to eat. These include the lookout tower at Gräbersberg (Alpenroder Hütte), the Malberg lookout point (Malberg-Hütte), the Hedwigsturm in the Wildpark (in the immediate vicinity Steig-Alm or Wildpark Hotel).
Which viewpoints are the most beautiful?
The most beautiful viewpoints are the "Weißenfelser Ley" viewpoint, the Roßbacher Häubchen viewpoint, the Knoten, the Fuchskaute and the Beulskopf.
