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Brandscheid

Welcome to Brandscheid, a charming village in the heart of the Westerwald district in Germany. This destination is a real insider's tip for anyone seeking peace and quiet. The village is nestled between green hills and forests and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 28.5 km
Duration 7:05 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 373 m

7th of 10 stages: varied, longer but easy hike with goblin legend over beautiful steep paths and trails, including along the Wied.

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from Renate Porr,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 71.8 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 615 m
Descent 778 m

The cycle path is approximately 72 kilometers long and connects the Hessian long-distance cycle route R8 south of Langendernbach with the Rhine ...

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from Maja Büttner,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 5
Distance 19.6 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 314 m

Gentle hills, extensive deciduous forests, and wide meadow valleys characterize the landscape of the Upper Westerwald in Westerburg and surroundings.

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from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 77 km
Duration 7:45 h
Ascent 934 m
Descent 1,099 m

By bicycle over various long-distance and hiking trails from the Eifel to the Weser Uplands and back.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Lahntal
Westerwald-Steig
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 223 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 4,443 m
Descent 4,583 m

An impressive hiking experience through meadows and forests. Fabulous panoramic views, lakes, wild streams, steep gorges, and gentle mountain peaks.

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recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 274 m
Descent 274 m

A scenic route through the Westerwald region. Start: Ailertchen airfield, via Halbs, Hergenrother Kopf, Brandscheid, Langenhahn, Fauna Flora Habitat

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from Nina Engel,   Tourist-Information WällerLand am Wiesensee
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 347 m

The hiking route from the Zum Katzenstein campsite near Westerburg to the Freilingen campsite is 22 km long, making it the longest of the campsite ...

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from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Tent trip in hiking boots
Map / Tent trip in hiking boots
Premium content Difficulty difficult
Distance 33.2 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 411 m
Descent 410 m

This circular hike takes us once into the Tertiary and back.

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from Natalie Glatter,   Wandermagazin
Mountain Bike · Westerwald
Nister Ride
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Difficulty difficult
Distance 73.3 km
Duration 7:12 h
Ascent 1,615 m
Descent 1,600 m

Muscle soreness wanted? Here you go!

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from Andreas Sichtig,   Community
Difficulty
Distance 60.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 643 m
Descent 650 m

Westerburg - Marienstatt Monastery - Gräbersberg - Westerburg Start and finish: Westerburg below the castle

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from Ralph Stein,   Community
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Brandscheid is known for its idyllic location as well as for its numerous hiking opportunities. Here you will find some of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany with varied flora and fauna. The Druidensteig (Druid's Trail) and the Westerwald-Steig (Westerwald Trail) are particularly recommended.

For those interested in culture, there is also much to discover here: The historic half-timbered houses in the town centre bear witness to a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. A highlight is the 17th century Montabaur Castle - today the seat of a renowned business school.

Brandscheid also has a lot to offer in the way of culinary delights: Be sure to try the traditional "Westerwälder Spießbraten" (spit-roast) or enjoy fresh bread from the local bakery.

If the weather doesn't cooperate, you can learn about regional arts and crafts traditions at one of the nearby museums such as the Höhr-Grenzhausen Ceramics Museum or take a trip to Koblenz - only half an hour away!

In summer, the outdoor pool on the outskirts of the village is a great place to swim and sunbathe, while in winter you can go skiing on the nearby slopes.

Brandscheid is worth a visit at any time of year, but especially in autumn when the forests turn into a sea of colour. It is particularly beautiful here on the hills and mountains surrounding the village.

This Travel Guide has hopefully given you a good overview of what makes Brandscheid so special. We strongly recommend that you visit this charming destination for yourself - you won't regret it!

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Reviews

  • August 21, 2023
    Team Wandereisvogel
    April 30, 2023
    Wir wandern dieses Jahr den Westerwaldsteig – mit Kind und, vielleicht etwas ungewöhnlich, mit Bollerwagen 😊. Das Ganze nehmen wir auch auf Video auf. Wer uns auf unserem Abenteuer begleiten möchte, ist herzlich eingeladen, unser Video zu dieser Etappe anzuschauen: https://youtu.be/13GLxZGHApk
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    Photo: Team Wandereisvogel, Community
    Written August 21, 2023
  • August 02, 2023
    andreas hehl 
    Super Tour
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    Written August 02, 2023
  • December 09, 2022
    T. Kraemer
    December 09, 2022
    Zugeben, stellenweise war die Beschilderung etwas lückenhaft, da wir aber den Track auf dem GPSr hatten, stellte dies kein Problem da. Die Streckenführung verläuft WWS-typisch teilweise über traumhafte Pfade durch den Wald und über tolle Wiesen- und Feldwege mit herrlichen Aussichten. Der Weg ist hier das Ziel, wir wandern ja nicht um anzukommen. ;-)
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    Written December 09, 2022
  • September 04, 2017
    Jens Wagner
    September 04, 2017
    Das obere Wiedtal hat viele sehr schöne Ecken! Aber auch viele Strassenabschnitte - deswegen gibt's Abzüge. Die Straßenpassagen nach Puderbach und dann durch's Holzbachtal waren gewollt - scheinbar gibt's dort keinen ausgewiesenen Radweg durch's Tal...
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    Written September 04, 2017
  • July 06, 2016
    Michael Böhm
    May 28, 2016
    Eine sehr schöne, aber auch anstrengende Etappe. Rastmöglichkeit in einer schönen Schutzhütte oberhalb von Brandscheid. Am Postweiher am Tagesziel Freilingen kann man am dortigen Bistro des dazugehörigen Campingplatzes den Tag ausklingen lassen.
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    Written July 06, 2016

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