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Rothenbach

Welcome to Rothenbach, Westerwaldkreis! This charming destination is located in the heart of Germany and is definitely worth a visit. With this travel guide, we would like to give you an insight into the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events, culinary specialities as well as the most important outdoor activities.

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Attractions in Rothenbach


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 28.5 km
Duration 7:05 h
Ascent 350 m
Descent 373 m

7th of 10 stages: varied, longer but easy hike with goblin legend over beautiful steep paths and trails, including along the Wied.

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from Renate Porr,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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 71.8 km
Duration 5:15 h
Ascent 615 m
Descent 778 m

The cycle path is approximately 72 kilometers long and connects the Hessian long-distance cycle route R8 south of Langendernbach with the Rhine ...

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from Maja Büttner,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 5
Distance 19.6 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 314 m

Gentle hills, extensive deciduous forests, and wide meadow valleys characterize the landscape of the Upper Westerwald in Westerburg and surroundings.

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from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 77 km
Duration 7:45 h
Ascent 934 m
Descent 1,099 m

By bicycle over various long-distance and hiking trails from the Eifel to the Weser Uplands and back.

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from Dirk Neubauer,   Community
Hiking Trail · Lahntal
Westerwald-Steig
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 223 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 4,443 m
Descent 4,583 m

An impressive hiking experience through meadows and forests. Fabulous panoramic views, lakes, wild streams, steep gorges, and gentle mountain peaks.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 375 m
Descent 347 m

The hiking route from the Zum Katzenstein campsite near Westerburg to the Freilingen campsite is 22 km long, making it the longest of the campsite ...

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from Katrin Cramer,   Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
Mountain Bike · Westerwald
Nister Ride
Map / Nister Ride
Difficulty difficult
Distance 73.3 km
Duration 7:12 h
Ascent 1,615 m
Descent 1,600 m

Muscle soreness wanted? Here you go!

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from Andreas Sichtig,   Community
Difficulty
Distance 60.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 643 m
Descent 650 m

Westerburg - Marienstatt Monastery - Gräbersberg - Westerburg Start and finish: Westerburg below the castle

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from Ralph Stein,   Community
Map / Recording on 08.06.2023 10:55:23
Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.7 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 237 m
Descent 298 m

Seenplatte and Storks

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from Christine Gläser,   Community
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Rothenbach is located in the northern part of the Westerwald district and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape. The region is characterised by its rolling hills, which are covered with meadows. Here you can enjoy the view of the idyllic valley during a walk or hike.

For culture enthusiasts, there are numerous sights to discover. One of the most famous attractions is Montabaur Castle, which towers high above the town. It was built in the 17th century and once served as a residence for the Archbishop of Trier. Today, the castle houses, among other things, an academy for public administration.

Another highlight is the historic old town of Limburg an der Lahn with its impressive cathedral church of St. George as well as the bishop's palace from the 18th century.

Rothenbach also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine: Be sure to try the traditional "Westerwälder Speck", which is produced here, or enjoy typical German dishes such as schnitzel or bratwurst in a cosy restaurant.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the region around Rothenbach offers numerous possibilities. In summer, you can enjoy wonderful hiking or cycling here, while in winter, skiers and snowboarders get their money's worth. The Sayn Climbing Forest is particularly recommended, where you can shimmy from tree to tree at airy heights.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do in Rothenbach: The "Taunus-Therme" adventure pool invites you to relax or visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Limburg an der Lahn.

In summary, Rothenbach is a destination with a wide range of offers. Whether cultural highlights, culinary delights or sporting activities - everyone gets their money's worth here. However, it is particularly beautiful whenever the sun is shining and you can let your eyes wander over the idyllic landscape.

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Reviews

  • August 21, 2023
    Team Wandereisvogel
    April 30, 2023
    Wir wandern dieses Jahr den Westerwaldsteig – mit Kind und, vielleicht etwas ungewöhnlich, mit Bollerwagen 😊. Das Ganze nehmen wir auch auf Video auf. Wer uns auf unserem Abenteuer begleiten möchte, ist herzlich eingeladen, unser Video zu dieser Etappe anzuschauen: https://youtu.be/13GLxZGHApk
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    Photo: Team Wandereisvogel, Community
    Written August 21, 2023
  • December 09, 2022
    T. Kraemer
    December 09, 2022
    Zugeben, stellenweise war die Beschilderung etwas lückenhaft, da wir aber den Track auf dem GPSr hatten, stellte dies kein Problem da. Die Streckenführung verläuft WWS-typisch teilweise über traumhafte Pfade durch den Wald und über tolle Wiesen- und Feldwege mit herrlichen Aussichten. Der Weg ist hier das Ziel, wir wandern ja nicht um anzukommen. ;-)
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    Written December 09, 2022
  • September 04, 2017
    Jens Wagner
    September 04, 2017
    Das obere Wiedtal hat viele sehr schöne Ecken! Aber auch viele Strassenabschnitte - deswegen gibt's Abzüge. Die Straßenpassagen nach Puderbach und dann durch's Holzbachtal waren gewollt - scheinbar gibt's dort keinen ausgewiesenen Radweg durch's Tal...
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    Written September 04, 2017
  • July 06, 2016
    Michael Böhm
    May 28, 2016
    Eine sehr schöne, aber auch anstrengende Etappe. Rastmöglichkeit in einer schönen Schutzhütte oberhalb von Brandscheid. Am Postweiher am Tagesziel Freilingen kann man am dortigen Bistro des dazugehörigen Campingplatzes den Tag ausklingen lassen.
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    Written July 06, 2016

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