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The Westerwald stretches across Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate and delights visitors with its varied landscapes, unique nature experiences and exciting places to visit.
Would you like to explore the Westerwald? We’ve selected ten special destinations that showcase the region’s diversity: from impressive natural landscapes and fascinating geological sites to historic places, exciting adventure parks and family-friendly attractions. Here you’ll find inspiration for your next trip to the Westerwald.
Our top 10 places to visit in the Westerwald
Show Cave Autumn Labyrinth Breitscheid
Stöffel-Park: Tertiär, Industrie und Erlebnispark
Westerwald Lake District
Holzbachschlucht
Recreational area Wildpark
National Geotope Druidenstein near Kirchen-Herkersdorf
Cistercian abbey Marienstatt
Visitor mine Bindweide pit
If you like to spend some quality time in nature, the Westerwald is a great destination. The region is characterised by picturesque landscapes, dense forests and idyllic river courses and offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.
If you like hiking, you should definitely explore the WesterwaldSteig. The 235-kilometre quality hiking trail leads through the most beautiful areas of the Westerwald and offers fantastic views of the landscape. There are also many cycle paths in the Westerwald, which offer you a great way to explore the region.
If you like cycling, then the Westerwald is a great destination for you. The region offers numerous cycle paths that lead through picturesque landscapes and idyllic villages. Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just want to enjoy a leisurely ride through nature, you will find a route to suit you here.
One of the best-known cycle routes in the Westerwald is the Wied Cycle Route, which runs from the source of the Wied to where it flows into the Rhine. The path is about 96 kilometres long and leads through a beautiful landscape with forests, meadows and rivers. Another popular route is the 5 Lakes Cycle Path, which leads along the lake district and through the romantic Wiedtal valley.
What can you do with children in the Westerwald?
The Westerwald also has great attractions and excursions for families with children. These include excursions to the Westerwald Lake District, the Westerwald Landscape Museum, the Holzbach Gorge, the Krombachtalsperre, the Stöffel Park, the Herborn Bird Park, the Wildlife Park in Bad Marienberg, the Herbstlabyrinth stalactite cave, the Quendelberg leisure complex, the adventure playground in Steinen/Dreifelden, the climbing park in Bad Marienberg, the Gackenbach wildlife and leisure park, the via ferrata at Hölderstein and the visitor mine Grube Bindweide.
How do I plan a day trip?
This is how you organise a day trip:
