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Roßbach

Welcome to Roßbach, a charming destination in the Westerwald district of Germany. Part of the Nassau Nature Park, this town is picturesquely situated on the banks of the Wied River and offers a breathtaking landscape of hills, valleys and forests.

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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
Hiking Trail · Dierdorf
Wild Boar Route in Elgert
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.7 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 91 m
Descent 91 m

The wild boar route is a circular route around and through the Dierdorf district of Elgert. It leads through forest and fields and along a forest ...

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from Horst Marzi,   Verbandsgemeinde Dierdorf
Bicycle Rides · Westerwald
WW1: Hachenburg – Grenzau
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 1
Distance 49.8 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 362 m
Descent 483 m

The first stage of the challenging WW1 leads me from Hachenburg to the small town of Grenzau, a northern, somewhat remote part of the town Höhr ...

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from Maja Büttner,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 126.5 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 1,620 m
Descent 1,532 m

By bike on the E 1 from Lake Constance to Meckenheim.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Westerwald
Wied - Old Mill Mündersbach
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Distance 14.5 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 267 m
Descent 267 m

The tour leads over the Marceau monument to the NABU ponds at the old mill in Mündersbach. The return route goes via the natural monument Seven ...

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from Peter Benner,   Community
Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 112 m
Descent 113 m

From the community hall in Höchstenbach via the Beilstein near Wahlrod and the quartzite ponds in Beroder Forest back to Höchstenbach

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from Peter Benner,   Community
Difficulty moderate
Distance 71.7 km
Duration 4:04 h
Ascent 879 m
Descent 878 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 121.2 km
Duration 6:43 h
Ascent 1,351 m
Descent 1,351 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 101.3 km
Duration 5:36 h
Ascent 775 m
Descent 776 m

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Difficulty difficult
Distance 158.3 km
Duration 9:06 h
Ascent 2,209 m
Descent 2,289 m

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Roßbach is known for its historical sights such as Altwied Castle from the 13th century as well as Engers Castle, which today serves as a concert hall. The Roßbacher Häubchen museum also shows the unique culture of this region through traditional headdresses.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are many opportunities for hiking or cycling on the numerous hiking trails and cycling routes along rivers and lakes. In summer you can also enjoy swimming or canoeing on the Wied.

Cultural highlights are the annual music festivals such as the Rock-am-Wied Festival in June and various wine festivals in autumn. Here you can try local specialities such as the famous "Westerwälder Spießbraten" or homemade cakes with fresh berries from the region.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do: Visit one of the many indoor museums such as the Höhr-Grenzhausen Ceramics Museum or relax in a thermal spa in Bad Ems just a short drive away.

Whether spring, summer, autumn or winter - every season has its own charm in Roßbach. The best places to experience these activities are around the Wiedtalstausee and in the Nassau Nature Park.

Rossbach is definitely worth a trip for anyone who loves history, culture and nature. Use this travel guide as inspiration for your next visit to this idyllic town on the river Wied.

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  • July 26, 2020
    Manfred Brummer
    July 22, 2020
    Schöne erholsame Tour jedoch zu wenig Ruhebänke, besonders am See haben wir die vermisst. Die einzige war sehr lädiert.
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    Written July 26, 2020
  • July 18, 2020
    Heike Baumeister
    July 18, 2020
    Für mal eben schnell,ohne groß zu überlegen eine schöne Runde.
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    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Photo: Heike Baumeister, Community
    Written July 18, 2020

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