Discover Neustadt/Westerwald

Neustadt/Westerwald lies in a hollow in the Nister valley on the Große Nister, at the foot of the Salzburger Kopf. From there, you can see the Westerwald’s highest elevations. The river, valley and surrounding hills give the area a clear geographical character. Anyone looking for hotels in Neustadt/Westerwald can get a sense of the area from its location and the named natural attractions and hiking destinations.

Riverside Landscapes and Hiking Trails

Near Neustadt, the Nister Bridge spans the Nister. Marked trails along the river by the bridge offer views of the riverside landscape. The nearby Holzbach Gorge offers a different setting for a walk: the stream has carved a gorge up to 30 metres deep, and the R29 hiking trail runs along both sides of the watercourse. The Holzbach Gorge is one of the oldest nature reserves in the Westerwald. This gives visitors a choice of contrasting landscapes: trails beside a river or a deeply cut stream valley.

Nature Reserves and Viewpoints

The nearby Fuchskaute nature reserve covers 40.2 hectares and was designated a protected area in 1984. At the nearby Fuchskaute, the Arnika circular trail has information boards about local flora, fauna and history. Within the wider Westerwald destination, Fuchskaute is the highest elevation, at 657 metres. The boards also make the circular trail interesting for visitors who want to explore nature and history together.

The nearby Krombachtalsperre is the largest body of standing water in the High Westerwald. At the nearby Seitenstein, the WesterwaldSteig and local trails provide safe access to a viewpoint overlooking the natural monument. The destinations therefore have different focal points: the Krombachtalsperre is a regional body of water, while Seitenstein is centred on views of a natural monument. Check local trail conditions before setting out on a hike.

History and Activities in the Westerwald

In the Westerwald, Hofgut Dapprich was once the village of Daprethtingen, first mentioned in 1213/15. The estate has a farm café, and visitors can also use a 3D archery course there. Check whether the café is currently open and the course is available before visiting. This makes it possible to combine an outing with a historical connection, while the course offers a separate activity on site.

Hiking Trails in the Wider Westerwald Destination

In the wider Westerwald destination, the VR1 leads through the forests and meadows of the High Westerwald to Fuchskaute. The VR5 starts in Strohheck in Rennerod, follows the former Rennerod–Herborn railway embankment towards Rehe, and runs along the edge of the nature reserve at the Krombachtalsperre. The WesterwaldSteig is a 235-kilometre long-distance hiking trail through the Westerwald, divided into 16 stages. These details show the different scales of hiking plans, from a trail to Fuchskaute and a route along a former railway line to a multi-day long-distance hike. Check the current route and trail conditions before setting off.

Geological History and Industrial Heritage

The Stöffel-Park offers another regional perspective within the wider Westerwald destination. The approximately 140-hectare site of a former basalt quarry brings together industrial heritage, geological history and nature. Fossils can be seen at the TERTIÄRUM in Stöffel-Park, including the famous “Stöffel mouse”, which document around 25 million years of Earth’s history. A visit to the exhibition thus complements the landscape and hiking themes with a look at the Westerwald’s geological past.

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