WesterwaldSteig: Nistertal Station – Korb Station (Stages 7 + 8)

Description

Use this hike to get to know Bad Marienberg better. Let your feet explore the barefoot path, experience the Apothecary's medicinal herb garden with all your senses, learn fascinating facts about basalt in the Basalt Park, feed animals in the Wildlife Park, enjoy the fantastic view from Hedwig's Tower, or embark on a little adventure in the climbing forest. The spa town also offers a variety of places to stop for refreshments. Before reaching today's destination, you will pass by the legendary Wolfsteine—imposing basalt rock formations.

Brief description

Experience the WesterwaldSteig stages 7 and 8 from station to station. A highlight is the spa town of Bad Marienberg, with its spa park, basalt park, and wildlife park.

Public transport

The Hessian State Railway typically runs hourly between the two stations (travel time approx. 6 minutes).

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IMPORTANT:

From 1st May to 1st September 2024, there will be train cancellations and rail replacement services (RB 90) on weekends between Altenkirchen and Westerburg. DB InfraGO will not be able to staff the signal boxes in Nistertal, Hachenburg, and Ingelbach on weekends and public holidays during this period, resulting in train cancellations between Altenkirchen and Westerburg. The cancelled trains will be replaced by buses. The replacement bus stops are not located close to all stations; please follow the signage on the platforms and the passenger information from the Hessian State Railway.

Parking

Make use of the parking facilities at the train stations!

Directions

The access path from Nistertal-Bad Marienberg station to the main trail is approximately 1 km long. In Unnau-Korb, a 600-metre-long access path leads to the station.

Safety instructions

• If you feel that certain sections of the path are not walkable for you, you should avoid them. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery.
• In autumn, it is especially important to be aware that fallen leaves on the ground may cover uneven surfaces, roots, stones, or holes in the path. You should expect such obstructions when hiking.
• Although the trail is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons, you should always carry an appropriate hiking map or download the free app "Rheinland-Pfalz erleben."

Equipment

• Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you from cold and wet conditions, or from heat and sun.
• Take enough water with you, as refreshment opportunities are not available everywhere.
• Please wear suitable hiking boots that provide adequate support on slippery, steep, rocky, or uneven paths.

Tips

Park your car at the endpoint and first take the train to the starting point of your tour. Then you can walk back relaxed and without any time pressure.

Destination

Korb/Station, Unnau, 57648 Unnau

Starting Point

Nistertal-Bad Marienberg Station, Bahnhofstraße, 57647 Nistertal