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Elsoff (Westerwald)

Welcome to Elsoff (Westerwald), a charming destination in the Westerwaldkreis, Germany. This small town is a jewel of the Westerwald and offers a wealth of activities for every taste.

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Attractions in Elsoff (Westerwald)


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 33.3 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 388 m
Descent 388 m

The roughly 600-metre-high Knoten is the namesake of this circular route, which also features the Krombachtalsperre dam, the Seeweiher pond, and ...

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from Maja Büttner,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 79.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 864 m
Descent 864 m

Immerse yourself in a magical world of five lakes, picturesque small towns, and breathtaking nature. The perfect cycling route through the High ...

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from Westerwald Touristik-Service,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Eisvogel-Ökumene - VR16
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 144 m
Descent 144 m

A 12 km long, educational circular route along the Eisvogelweg

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from Bianca Weber,   Tourist-Information Hoher Westerwald
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Mengerskirchen route
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 12.4 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 149 m
Descent 149 m

Route from Seeweiher via Mengerskirchen with the castle, the Maienburg, and Winkels with the Chapel of the Protective Cloak.

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from Peter Benner,   Community
Difficulty difficult
Distance 79.9 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 846 m
Descent 846 m

This ambitious day trip leads you along five forest lakes in the beautiful Westerwald. The small villages and medium-sized towns that you pass ...

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from bevandert 🌲🫶🏻🚐,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Westerwald
MTB Tour - 5 Lakes Bike Path
Difficulty moderate
Distance 81.2 km
Duration 5:05 h
Ascent 840 m
Descent 842 m

Around 5 Westerwald lakes. The route corresponds to the tour - Enjoy nature and water on the 5-Lake bike path - from the Westerwald Tourism Service.

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from Alexander Weiß,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Westerwald
Lahntal Runde ab Rennerod über Knoten
Map / Lahntal Runde ab Rennerod über Knoten
Difficulty
Distance 68.6 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 741 m
Descent 741 m

Sonntagstour mit zahlreichen Einkehrmöglichkeiten.

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from Markus Roettger,   Community
Difficulty difficult
Distance 105.9 km
Duration 5:44 h
Ascent 768 m
Descent 965 m

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Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.1 km
Duration 2:32 h
Ascent 727 m
Descent 727 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 77.9 km
Duration 4:51 h
Ascent 1,510 m
Descent 1,507 m

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Geographically, Elsoff (Westerwald) is located on the edge of a beautiful forest area and borders the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. The region is known for its picturesque landscapes, which are perfect for hiking and cycling. Here you will also find some of the best mountain bike trails in Germany.

Elsoff (Westerwald) has many tourist attractions to offer. Visit Elkerhausen Castle or take a walk through the historic old town with its 16th century half-timbered houses.

Cultural highlights are also plentiful: The Alte Kirche cultural centre regularly hosts concerts, theatre performances and exhibitions by regional artists.

When it comes to culinary delights, be sure to try the traditional dish "Himmel un Ääd" - mashed potatoes with apple sauce and black pudding! Local beers such as the famous "Fuchs Pils" are also brewed here.

The best season for outdoor activities in Elsoff (Westerwald) is summer - but there is also plenty to do in winter. In the Hohe Acht ski area, winter sports enthusiasts can go skiing or snowboarding on various slopes.

For rainy days, Elsoff (Westerwald) also offers indoor activities such as the "Aqua Mundo" swimming pool in the nearby Center Parcs or a visit to the Westerwald Stone Museum in Hachenburg.

The most beautiful spot in Elsoff (Westerwald) is undoubtedly the castle park with its old trees and beautiful pond. Here you can relax, have a picnic or simply enjoy nature.

Overall, Elsoff (Westerwald) is definitely worth a trip for anyone looking for idyllic scenery, cultural sights and outdoor adventures. This travel guide will help you make the most of your stay here!

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  • April 27, 2025
    Andreas Meier 
    April 27, 2025
    Zuerst einmal: der Ersteller dieser Route hat recht - die Wege am Seeköppel sind wirklich unter aller Kanone, denn neben den querliegenden Bäumen machen besonders Brennnesseln das Wandern (besonders mit kurzen Hosen) zu einem besonderen Survivaltripp. Ansonsten ist die Runde aber sehr schön und abwechslungsreich, wenn es auch das eine oder andere Mal über Waldautobahnen geht. Und mit dem Seeweiher, der Marienburg und der Kapelle am Sportplatz Winkels sind auch ein paar Highlights vorhanden.
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    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
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    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
    Photo: Andreas Meier, Community
    Written April 27, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Mengerskirchen route
  • July 19, 2021
    Alexander Weiß 
    July 19, 2021
    Sehr schöne Tour
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    Written July 19, 2021
  • July 30, 2018
    Norbert Rettenmaier
    Sanfter Aufstieg in den Westerwald auf ruhigen Straßen. Rasante Abfahrt ins Lahntal. Mittagessen beim Italiener an der Lahnschleife in Weilburg.
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    Krombachtalsperre
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    Weilburg
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    Written July 30, 2018
    Road Bike
    Krombachtalsperre
  • June 15, 2017
    Der Outdoor Zahnarzt 
    Verdient das "TOP" . Gute Beschilderung, gut befahrbare Wege, teils Schotter , teils Asphalt. Herrliche , hügelige Landschaft. Streckenweise etwas bergauf ein wenig anstrengend. Machen wir bald wieder.
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    Written June 15, 2017
  • June 05, 2017
    Edgar Hennemann
    Tolle Tour im Westerwald! Viel Schotterwege und etwas Teerstraßen! Die Beschilderung ist überall gut sichtbar und ausreichend.
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    Montag, 5. Juni 2017, 17:17 Uhr
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    Written June 05, 2017
  • August 29, 2016
    Friedhelm Schlosser
    August 28, 2016
    Wieder eine gelungene Strecke der Westerwald- Touristik: abseits vom Straßenverkehr durch Feld, Wiesen und durch den Wald, heute besonders angenehm erfrischend . Etwas anspruchsvoller als die bisher gefahrenen Runden "Radrundweg Puderbacher- Land","Saynbach- Radrundweg"," Nassau- Wäller- Radrunde" und "Kleine Nistertour" im Westerwald, aber gut zu schaffen. Wir haben sogar noch um eine Runde um die Krombachtalsperre verlängert.
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    Written August 29, 2016

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