Höhn – History, Nature and Winter Sports

Höhn combines local history, nature and seasonal winter sports in Höhn-Schönberg. Local highlights include the Catholic parish church of the Visitation of Mary, the headframe at the market square and Hochstein. The wider Westerwald destination also offers its own themes to help you plan your trip.

Sights and Local History in Höhn

The Catholic parish church of the Visitation of Mary is a photographic landmark in Höhn. It was first mentioned in 1100; the chapel and choir date from 1462.

The old headframe at the market square recalls Höhn’s mining history and the Alexandria mine. Its history spanned almost 300 years: operations began in 1651 and ended in 1961. Alongside the history of the church, the development and closure of mining are therefore also important historical themes in the town.

The Hochstein natural monument in Höhn is a basalt block field at an elevation of around 525 metres. It serves as a waypoint for hikers and is also the highest elevation in the Westerburger Land. This landscape feature thus combines a distinctive natural characteristic with a regional high point.

Winter Sports in Höhn-Schönberg

Höhn-Schönberg has a 700-metre ski slope with two lifts for skiing and snowboarding. The facilities also include floodlit skiing, sled rental and a ski school. Operations are seasonal and may vary. Check in advance whether the facilities will be operating during your travel dates.

If you are looking for a hotel in Höhn, plan your stay around its purpose: a winter-sports-focused visit depends on the seasonal operating period in Höhn-Schönberg; if you are interested in local history or landscapes, the church, headframe and Hochstein are the main highlights. For a hiking trip, the stages of the long-distance trails in the Westerwald may also be relevant to your plans.

More to Explore in the Wider Westerwald Destination

For hiking plans in the Westerwald, the WesterwaldSteig offers 235 kilometres and 16 stages. Check the length and number of stages in the current route planner before setting out. The Druidensteig runs for 94 kilometres over seven day stages through seven river valleys and features more than 30 geo-information points. The interpretive infrastructure along the Druidensteig may change; check the latest information before your trip.

The Stöffel Park in the Westerwald is a former basalt quarry covering around 140 hectares, where industrial culture, geological history and nature come together. The TERTIÄRUM at Stöffel Park displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse”. They document around 25 million years of geological history. This regional theme therefore focuses on both past industrial use and fossils and nature.

Hachenburg in the Westerwald also offers its own cultural attractions: the historic town centre is characterised by restored half-timbered houses around the Alter Markt; the Löwenbrunnen fountain is part of its historic atmosphere. In Hachenburg, the Hachenburger Erlebnis-Brauerei offers beer experience tours and brewing courses. Private appointments can be arranged by phone; check current booking options before making plans.

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