Discover Rennerod

Rennerod is situated in a low mountain landscape where forests reach right up to the town. The plateaus of Fuchskaute, Salzburger Kopf and Knoten shape the surrounding area. If you are looking for a hotel in Rennerod, you can base your choice of location on the themes of your trip: hiking destinations, water-based leisure activities and historic buildings each offer a different focus.

Hiking and leisure in the Rennerod area

Hiking opportunities include routes to the Holzbach Gorge and the juniper heath, both nature reserves. For a specific hike, it is worth checking the current route, as conditions on individual trails can change.

For water-based leisure in the Rennerod area, consider the Krombachtalsperre reservoir, Secker Weiher pond and Breitenbachtalsperre reservoir. Access and operating conditions may vary; check them if a particular visit is important to your plans.

Architectural history and getting your bearings locally

The Evangelical Baroque church in Emmerichenhain dates from 1744. Rennerod’s Catholic parish church of St. Hubertus was originally built in the Neo-Gothic style. Historic half-timbered buildings can also be seen on Holzbachstraße. Together, these buildings offer various ways to explore the area’s cultural heritage.

Rennerod’s Tourist Information office provides guidance on activities, sights and excursions, as well as accommodation and dining. It also provides information on events and tickets, travel and public transport, souvenirs, and publications on local history. If you are planning to attend a particular event or use a specific ticket offer, check the latest details in advance.

The Westerwald as a wider travel destination

The wider Westerwald travel destination offers further highlights in its landscape. At 657 metres, Fuchskaute is the highest elevation in the Westerwald. The Holzbach Gorge is an approximately one-kilometre-long gorge with basalt walls up to 30 metres high. The Westerwälder Seenplatte is a natural area with seven ponds.

Two trails offer different distances for planning your hikes: the WesterwaldSteig is a 235-kilometre long-distance trail through the Westerwald, divided into 16 stages. The Druidensteig runs for 94 kilometres over seven day stages through seven river valleys and features more than 30 geoinformation points. The distance and number of stages provide different ways to plan; check the current route planner before setting off.

For another glimpse into the history of the Earth, visit Stöffel-Park: covering around 140 hectares, the site of a former basalt quarry combines industrial heritage, geology and nature. The park’s TERTIÄRUM displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse,” which document around 25 million years of Earth’s history.

Cultural attractions in the Westerwald also offer a variety of experiences. Hachenburg’s 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 Erlebnis-Brauerei offers beer experience tours and brewing courses. Individual appointments can be arranged by phone; check the current booking options in advance. The Westerwald Ceramics Museum presents the history of working with clay. The objects on display usually originated in a Westerwald clay pit. Visitors can get creative in the well-equipped museum workshop under expert guidance. Before your trip, check the current workshop programme and booking conditions.

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