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BreitenbachtalsperrePhoto: Kurt Göbel, Tourist-Information Hoher Westerwald
A 9 km long circular route where nature lovers get their money's worth
The agricultural scientist Wilhelm Albrecht (1785-1868) studied the reasons for the unsuccessful agriculture in the Westerwald. He quickly recognized that one of the causes for the low harvest yields in the Westerwald was the wind, which eroded the soils. To protect against the wind, he had protective hedges planted. Remains of these can still be found in the landscape of the High Westerwald today. In honor of Wilhelm Albrecht, a monument was erected in 1879 in Emmerichenhain, which recalls the "Savior of the Westerwald."
Nature lovers will fully enjoy this hike, which also passes the Breitenbach dam. The dam is a special gem with rare animal and plant species. The approximately 47 ha area was placed under nature protection in 1988.
Author’s recommendation
The Breitenbach dam is also a club water body of the ASV Nistertal-Emmerichenhain and a wonderful paradise for anglers - guest anglers are "warmly welcome" and can contact the board if interested.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
If you believe that certain sections of the path are not passable for you, you should bypass them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections.
Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. You must expect such path impairments when going on a hike.
Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons or download the free app "Rheinland-Pfalz erleben".
Tips and suggestions
Tourist Information "Hoher Westerwald"
Westernoher Str. 7a, 56477 Rennerod
Tel: 02664 9939093
touristinfo@rennerod.rlp.de
www.hoherwesterwald.info
Roadbook
At the cemetery in Homberg, you can refill your water supply at the drinking fountain right at the beginning of the hike. The VR 2 signage leads further uphill and past wind turbines. From up here, you can let your gaze wander over the Westerwald landscape. The path continues towards Waigandshain and Emmerichenhain. Here stands the Wilhelm-Albrecht monument. The path leads past the Breitenbach dam back to the starting point.
Kapelle
Friedhof Homberg
Bank
Breitenbachtalsperre
Public transport
We recommend arriving by carGet Timetable to destination
Directions
B255 exit HombergParking
Directly at the cemeteryCoordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map "Hiking paths VG Rennerod", also available for download at www.hoherwesterwald.info
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Wear sturdy footwear as well as weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects against cold and wet or heat and sun.
Take enough fluids with you. There are not everywhere hospitality options available.
Please wear hiking shoes suitable for the path that provide enough support even on slippery and steep or rocky and uneven paths.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions