Welcome to Ellenhausen, a charming village in the Westerwald district of Germany. This destination is an insider tip for all nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Attractions in Ellenhausen
Highlights
Maps and trails
Road Bike
· Westerwald
Westerwald Classic Route
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
154.5 km
Duration
9:30 h
Ascent
2,189 m
Descent
2,174 m
Attribute: Rheinland-Pfalz Rundfahrt, professional sport, cycling classic
from Westerwald Touristik-Service,
Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Road Bike
· Westerwald
Westerwald Lake Round
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
99 km
Duration
6:10 h
Ascent
1,233 m
Descent
1,239 m
Attribute: leisure, water, flow (Beautiful, smooth route along the Westerwald Lake District.)
from Westerwald Touristik-Service,
Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Bicycle Rides
· Westerwald
Dierdorf-Herschbach-Wölferlingen-Selters
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
51.2 km
Duration
3:50 h
Ascent
612 m
Descent
615 m
Our circular route starts and ends at the community center in Dierdorf-Giershofen. There is great parking here. Special highlights include the ...
from Matthias E.,
Community
Road Bike
· Westerwald
Westerwald Express Route
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
62.4 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
784 m
Descent
803 m
Attributes: valleys, short, crisp
from Westerwald Touristik-Service,
Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Road Bike
· Westerwald
Westerwald circuit route planning on 2020-08-03
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
104.7 km
Duration
0:05 h
Ascent
1,320 m
Descent
1,320 m
Beautiful day tour in the lower Westerwald around Höhr-Grenzhausen and Bendorf.
from Christoph Heidrich,
Community
Road Bike
· Westerwald
Road bike tour from Kleinmaischeid via Selters (Westerwald), Langenhahn and Herschbach
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
101.3 km
Duration
5:36 h
Ascent
775 m
Descent
776 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Demanding road cycling round trip from Willmenrod via Lahnstein, Alte Schleuseninsel, and Schleuseninsel Lahnstein
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
166.6 km
Duration
9:35 h
Ascent
1,438 m
Descent
1,436 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Scenic road cycling round trip from Niederhadamar via Lahnstein, Alte Schleuseninsel Lahnstein, and Schleuseninsel Lahnstein
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
188 km
Duration
10:41 h
Ascent
1,398 m
Descent
1,398 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Scenic road bike tour from Hachenburg via Selters (Westerwald), Dierdorf and Raubach
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
88.2 km
Duration
5:16 h
Ascent
817 m
Descent
818 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Demanding road cycling round trip from Willmenrod via Bad Ems, Vallendar, and Bendorf
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
129.5 km
Duration
7:49 h
Ascent
1,296 m
Descent
1,246 m
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Maps and trails
Ellenhausen is picturesquely situated at the foot of the Westerwald Mountains and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The region is known for its unspoilt nature and clean air, making it an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday.
Tourist attractions include the 17th century Montabaur Castle and the nearby Niederfischbach Zoo with over 300 animals from all over the world. Cultural highlights include the annual town festival in summer as well as various concerts and theatre performances in the local cultural centre.
Culinary specialities include hearty specialities such as potato dumplings or game dishes served in the local restaurants. For those with a sweet tooth, there are also traditional pastries such as waffles or struwen.
The best seasons for outdoor activities are spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and the landscape glows in bright colours. Hikes through the forest or along the river Sieg offer pure relaxation. In winter, you can even go skiing here!
If it rains, we recommend a visit to the indoor playground "Kids Arena" or a trip to the nearby swimming pool "Aquarena".
The most beautiful spots in Ellenhausen are the lookout points on the Schlossberg or on the "Hoher Stein", from where you have a breathtaking view over the region.
Ellenhausen is definitely worth a trip and our Travel Guide will give you all the important information for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you to this idyllic place soon!
Tourist attractions include the 17th century Montabaur Castle and the nearby Niederfischbach Zoo with over 300 animals from all over the world. Cultural highlights include the annual town festival in summer as well as various concerts and theatre performances in the local cultural centre.
Culinary specialities include hearty specialities such as potato dumplings or game dishes served in the local restaurants. For those with a sweet tooth, there are also traditional pastries such as waffles or struwen.
The best seasons for outdoor activities are spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and the landscape glows in bright colours. Hikes through the forest or along the river Sieg offer pure relaxation. In winter, you can even go skiing here!
If it rains, we recommend a visit to the indoor playground "Kids Arena" or a trip to the nearby swimming pool "Aquarena".
The most beautiful spots in Ellenhausen are the lookout points on the Schlossberg or on the "Hoher Stein", from where you have a breathtaking view over the region.
Ellenhausen is definitely worth a trip and our Travel Guide will give you all the important information for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you to this idyllic place soon!
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