Wallmerod

Wallmerod brings together cycling and hiking with striking examples of local history. When planning your trip, it is worth exploring the different routes: from the 16-kilometer Wäller ALLEen-Weg to regional circular routes and the Backesdörfer Tour, which starts at the former railway station.

Cycling and hiking on a variety of routes

The Wäller ALLEen-Weg is a cycling and hiking trail along the disused railway line between Wallmerod and Westerburg. It is 16 kilometers long, has only gentle inclines, and is suitable for family outings with children. There are several places along the route to stop for a short break. The smooth asphalt also makes it suitable for inline skating. The route signage is also worth noting: according to the route description, it follows the cycling route guidelines of Rhineland-Palatinate; the trail is also part of the Rhineland-Palatinate Cycle Route.

A section between Wallmerod railway station and Bilkheim was improved in 2021. Improvements at the time included a smoother surface, benches, toilets, and accessibility measures. This information relates specifically to that section. It does not describe the entire route.

The Backesdörfer Tour starts at the former railway station in Wallmerod; you can join the route at any point along the way. It mainly uses farm and forest tracks as well as local roads, most of which are paved. The 58-kilometer Nassau-Wäller cycling loop offers a different route: it runs from Westerburg via Wallmerod, Elz, Hadamar, and Dornburg, before returning to Westerburg. Comparing the distances gives an initial sense of the scale of the two routes: the Wäller ALLEen-Weg is 16 kilometers long, while the circular route is 58 kilometers.

Two WällerLand Cabrio routes also pass through Wallmerod. The blue route goes via Wallmerod to Limburg, then follows the Lahn to Weilburg. The green route runs via Wallmerod and Elz through the Gelbach Valley toward the Westerwald Lake District. The routes thus take different paths through the region, while each of the two cycling trails has its own route description.

Building history in the town

Historic buildings include the Old Bakehouse at Bahnhofstraße 1. It dates from the second half or the end of the 19th century. Its ground floor is built of quarry stone, topped by a long timber-framed upper section with brick infill. The different structural elements make the building a clear example of how these building methods were combined.

Christ Church was built between 1883 and 1885 as Wallmerod’s second Catholic chapel. It underwent a thorough renovation in 1985. The walls and interior were also extensively renovated between 2009 and 2010. The small wayside shrine is a place for prayer and processions, probably built in the late 18th century. The historic features described here therefore range from a likely older place of worship to buildings from the 19th century and later renovations.

Baking traditions between Wallmerod and Westerburg

The tradition of communal bread baking has been revived in the villages between Wallmerod and Westerburg. It is part of the regional character of the places between the two towns. The Backesdörfer Tour and this communal baking tradition are two distinct aspects of the region: the tour is described in terms of its route and road surface, while the bread baking refers to a revived village tradition.

If you choose Wallmerod as your destination, the route lengths and their different themes can help with your planning: cycling and hiking tours, regional routes, and local history each offer a distinct focus. This can help you connect your search for a hotel in Wallmerod with the interests that matter most during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Kuhnhöfen, Nauort, Hartenfels, Krümmel, Stahlhofen Am Wiesensee, Liebenscheid, Westerburg, Staudt.

For the main travel overview: Westerwald.