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Westerwald

Hiking Trail

WesterwaldSteig Hachenburg railway station - Hattert railway station (stages 9+10)

Route profile

Difficulty
Moderate
Length / Distance 19,4 km
Rise 358 hm
Descent 359 hm
Duration 5,3 h
Highest point 371 hm
Lowest point 215 hm

Notice

In the tour planner we inform you under the tab "Current info" about temporary route changes, closures and detours.

To the Tour Planer
Klostergarten Marienstatt mit Blick auf die Kirche Dachschieferbergwerk Assberg Nisterbrücke bei Kloster Marienstatt Burggarten Hachenburg

Description

From the railway station in Hachenburg, the trail leads you through the castle garden towards Marienstatt Abbey. The little river Nister accompanies you again and again on your hike. From the Hohe Ley, you have a wonderful view over the rolling hills of Kroppacher Schweiz. The Assberg slate quarry is open around the clock and can be visited free of charge. From the sports field in Astert, an access route leads via Müschenbach to Hattert railway station.

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Public transport

The Hessische Landesbahn usually runs hourly between the two stations (journey time approx. 7 minutes).

Parking

Use the car parks at the railway stations!

Directions

The access path from Hachenburg railway station to the main path is approx. 300 m long. From the Astert sports ground, an approx. 3 km long access path leads you to Hattert railway station.

The access routes are marked with a green ‘W’ on a yellow background and the signposts have a yellow arrowhead.

Safety instructions

  • If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not suitable for you, then you should avoid them.
  • Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on near-natural paths.In autumn in particular, you should be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide uneven surfaces, roots, stones or holes in the path. You have to reckon with this kind of path impairment when you go on a hike.
  • Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons or download the free ‘Experience Rhineland-Palatinate’ app.

Equipment

  • Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you from the cold and wet or the heat and sun.
  • Take enough liquid with you. Refreshment stops are not available everywhere.
  • Please wear hiking boots that are suitable for the route and offer sufficient grip even on slippery, steep, rocky and uneven paths.

Tips

Park your car at your destination and take the train to the starting point of your tour. Then you can hike back relaxed and without time pressure.

Destination

Hattert railway station, 57644 Hattert

Starting Point

Hachenburg railway station, Bahnhofstraße, 57627 Hachenburg

More information & GPX download

Notice

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