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Nister

Welcome to Nister, a beautiful destination in the Westerwald district of Germany. Part of the Nassau Nature Park and surrounded by a picturesque landscape of forests, valleys and rivers, Nister is a place full of natural beauty and tranquil serenity.

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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Multi-day route
Distance 94 km
Duration 25:00 h
Ascent 2,321 m
Descent 2,196 m

The quality hiking trail Druidensteig offers insights into the mining history of the region at over 30 information points and features geological ...

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from Katrin Cramer,   Verbandsgemeinde Kirchen (Sieg)
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 9
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 123 m
Descent 256 m

From a trip into long past times at the landscape museum, through the stroll in the city of the double-tailed lion, it goes to the Cistercians at ...

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from Westerwald Touristik-Service,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 92.4 km
Duration 23:00 h
Ascent 1,354 m
Descent 1,429 m

Those who like it sporty cover the route with its many climbs in one day. But we can also take it easy and plan at least one overnight stay.

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from Maja Büttner,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 74.8 km
Duration 5:52 h
Ascent 994 m
Descent 994 m

For demanding cyclists: full-day route with spectacular views and cultural highlights. Start in Hachenburg and experience the varied Westerwald.

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from Lisa Effert - Hachenburger Westerwald,   Tourist-Information Hachenburger Westerwald
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 134 m
Descent 137 m

This walking route combines the idyllic charm of Hachenburg with the beautiful landscape in the deep green valley of the Nister.

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from Eva Lehna,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 68.7 km
Duration 5:14 h
Ascent 384 m
Descent 785 m

The bike path leads from the source west of the Fuchskaute near Willingen along the Nister to its mouth into the Sieg near Wissen.

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from Mareike Walter,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 7
Distance 16.5 km
Duration 4:35 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 336 m

You will enjoy a magnificent view from the Barbaraturm, the Assberg roofing slate mine, Marienstatt Abbey in the beautiful Nister valley, and the ...

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from Katrin Cramer,   Tourist-Information Hachenburger Westerwald
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 21.4 km
Duration 1:32 h
Ascent 162 m
Descent 162 m

This pleasant circular ride with a longer ascent moves around the Kleine Nister and leads through extensive forest areas. It is not very long and ...

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from Maja Büttner,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.4 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 358 m
Descent 359 m

Experience the WesterwaldSteig stages 9 and 10 from station to station. Highlights include Marienstatt Monastery, the Hohe Ley viewpoint, and the ...

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from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 2 m
Descent 147 m

This tour runs from Hachenburg to the historic Marienstatt Abbey in the Westerwald. The starting and ending points connect the town of Hachenburg ...

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from Maier Sports,   Maier Sports
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There are many tourist attractions here. Visit the historic Mengerskirchen Castle or the collegiate church of Marienstatt with its impressive architecture. For cultural highlights, we recommend a detour to the Westerwald Ceramics Museum, where you can admire a collection of handmade tableware.

In addition to the many sights, Nister also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights - be sure to try the traditional Westphalian cuisine with dishes such as Himmel un Ääd (heaven and earth) or pumpernickel bread.

For outdoor activities, the nearby Kellerwald-Edersee National Park offers hiking through dense forests or canoeing on the Edersee. In the winter months, skiers can put their skills to the test at the Hoherodskopf ski lift.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do in Nister - for example, visit the Nautilust leisure pool for a relaxing day in the water or take a tour of the Fortuna mine.

Where is it most beautiful in Nister? Definitely: hiking along the Nister riverside path, which takes you through breathtaking scenery.

Nister is definitely worth a trip and hopefully our Travel Guide has given you some useful tips. We look forward to welcoming you here soon!

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