Westerwaldkreis’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

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Last updated: October 1, 2025

Holzbach Gorge

Great tour even with a bit worse weather. Finally, a visit to the nearby cafe worthwhile, but you should inform yourself in advance about the opening times

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Holzbach Gorge

Very beautiful hiking trail along the Holzbach. Especially in summer when it's hot, it's still very pleasant and refreshing because of the dense foliage of the trees and the proximity …

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Wooden Boardwalks at Dreifelder Weiher

Nice view of the lake.

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View of the Brexbach Valley from Teufelsberg

At the Teufelsberg lookout point at 210 metres, you can enjoy the view of the picturesque Brexbach valley and learn about the geology on a panel.

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NABU Observation Hut at Krombachtalsperre Nature Reserve

In spring, it is particularly interesting when the white swans have black chicks.

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Dreifelder Weiher

Beautiful landscape with the possibility to cycle around 5 lakes

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Großer Wolfstein

According to legend, the devil is said to have had the idea to build a staircase to heaven. But when he flew with his load from Kirburg towards Marienberg, the …

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Fuchskaute Nature Reserve

On and on the basalt plateau of the Fuchskaute, the harsh climate and a traditional way of using pasture have created meadows that are otherwise typical of the Alps. Nearly …

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Basalt Park Bad Marienberg

Experts will be on site at various times to answer questions.

The circular route with information boards is accessible all year round and entry is free!

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Bacher Lay Basalt Quarry

It is a disused basalt quarry, which is located between Bad Marienberg and Nisterau directly on the Black Nister, an inlet of the large Nister. The name is derived from …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Westerwaldkreis

Holzbach Gorge

Holzbach Gorge

Wooden Boardwalks at Dreifelder Weiher

View of the Brexbach Valley from Teufelsberg

NABU Observation Hut at Krombachtalsperre Nature Reserve

Dreifelder Weiher

Großer Wolfstein

Fuchskaute Nature Reserve

Basalt Park Bad Marienberg

Bacher Lay Basalt Quarry

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