Welcome to Ettinghausen, a charming destination in the heart of Germany! Part of the federal state of Hesse, the idyllic village lies on the edge of the picturesque Wetterau region and is surrounded by green fields and rolling hills.
Attractions in Ettinghausen
Highlights
Maps and trails
Bike Riding
· Westerwald
AHRound-route (II): Discover picturesque villages on a short route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14 km
Duration
1:05 h
Ascent
219 m
Descent
219 m
With 14 kilometers, this brisk route is perfect for a short excursion. It runs through charming villages between Selters, Dornburg, Wirges, and ...
from Westerwald Touristik-Service,
Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Hiking Trail
· Westerwald
Direction Meudt
Difficulty
Distance
11.1 km
Duration
2:15 h
Ascent
148 m
Descent
144 m
Küppel - Ehringhausen - Meudt - Meudt parish - Eisen - Hahn am See
from andreas hehl,
Community
Mountain Bike
· Westerwald
Around the VG Wallmerod
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
43.7 km
Duration
4:19 h
Ascent
966 m
Descent
968 m
Tour of the main towns of all 21 local municipalities of the Wallmerod collective municipality
from Christoph Serwas,
Community
Road Bike
· Westerwald
Scenic road cycling round trip from Hergenroth via Wallmerod, Nentershausen, and Montabaur
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
66.7 km
Duration
3:37 h
Ascent
462 m
Descent
460 m
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Road Bike
· Lahntal
Demanding road cycling round trip from Herborn via Runkel, Elz, and Höhn
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
147 km
Duration
8:23 h
Ascent
1,795 m
Descent
1,792 m
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Road Bike
· Siegen-Wittgenstein
Long road cycling trip from Siegen up Kalteiche to Eltville am Rhein via Lahnstein, Rüdesheim am Rhein, and Geisenheim
Difficulty
difficult
closed
Distance
187.5 km
Duration
9:56 h
Ascent
1,112 m
Descent
1,290 m
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Road Bike
· Kassel Land
Long road cycling trip from Dörnhagen to Sainerholz via Neustadt (Hessen), Kirchhain, and Driedorf
Difficulty
difficult
closed
Distance
194.5 km
Duration
10:38 h
Ascent
1,905 m
Descent
1,729 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Road cycling round trip from Willmenrod via Bendorf, Ransbach-Baumbach, and Wirges
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
97.1 km
Duration
5:39 h
Ascent
739 m
Descent
741 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Racing bike tour from Daaden to Boden via Bad Marienberg, Langenhahn, and Rothenbach
Difficulty
easy
Distance
39.5 km
Duration
2:11 h
Ascent
537 m
Descent
619 m
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Road Bike
· Westerwald
Scenic road cycling round trip from Hergenroth via Wallmerod, Nentershausen, and Montabaur
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
69.3 km
Duration
3:46 h
Ascent
470 m
Descent
469 m
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Maps and trails
Ettinghausen has a lot to offer: Start your visit with a tour through the historic streets of the village. Here you will find numerous half-timbered houses from the 18th century as well as an impressive church from the 15th century.
For cultural highlights, be sure to take a detour to Büdingen Castle - located just a few kilometres away, it offers a unique blend of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The German Salt Museum in Bad Nauheim is also definitely worth a visit.
When it comes to culinary delights, you won't be disappointed in Ettinghausen: try local specialities such as Frankfurter Grüne Soße or Handkäs' mit Musik (a spicy cheese with onions). You can also enjoy regional wines in the cosy inns in the area.
If you like to be active, you can look forward to hiking or cycling tours through the breathtaking landscape around Ettinghausen. In summer, canoeing on the nearby Nidder is particularly popular; in winter, ski resorts such as the Hoherodskopf attract skiers and snowboarders.
But what to do in bad weather? No problem! Spend your time instead in one of the many museums or visit one of the nearby cities such as Frankfurt am Main and Wiesbaden.
In Ettinghausen there are various events throughout the year that are worth a visit: In summer, for example, a traditional village festival is held here, while the harvest festival is celebrated in autumn. Christmas markets and concerts also provide variety.
In summary, Ettinghausen is definitely worth a visit - whether as a day trip or a longer holiday. Whether you are interested in culture, nature lovers or gourmets: everyone gets their money's worth here! A travel guide for everyone who wants to experience Germany from its most beautiful side.
For cultural highlights, be sure to take a detour to Büdingen Castle - located just a few kilometres away, it offers a unique blend of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The German Salt Museum in Bad Nauheim is also definitely worth a visit.
When it comes to culinary delights, you won't be disappointed in Ettinghausen: try local specialities such as Frankfurter Grüne Soße or Handkäs' mit Musik (a spicy cheese with onions). You can also enjoy regional wines in the cosy inns in the area.
If you like to be active, you can look forward to hiking or cycling tours through the breathtaking landscape around Ettinghausen. In summer, canoeing on the nearby Nidder is particularly popular; in winter, ski resorts such as the Hoherodskopf attract skiers and snowboarders.
But what to do in bad weather? No problem! Spend your time instead in one of the many museums or visit one of the nearby cities such as Frankfurt am Main and Wiesbaden.
In Ettinghausen there are various events throughout the year that are worth a visit: In summer, for example, a traditional village festival is held here, while the harvest festival is celebrated in autumn. Christmas markets and concerts also provide variety.
In summary, Ettinghausen is definitely worth a visit - whether as a day trip or a longer holiday. Whether you are interested in culture, nature lovers or gourmets: everyone gets their money's worth here! A travel guide for everyone who wants to experience Germany from its most beautiful side.
Destinations in Ettinghausen
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