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Rhineland-Palatinate

Westerwaldkreis

Erbacher Railway Bridge – Schwarze Nister loop from Büdingen(Westw)

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Westerwaldkreis

Erbacher Railway Bridge – Schwarze Nister loop from Büdingen(Westw)

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Erbacher Railway Bridge – Schwarze Nister loop from Büdingen(Westw)

03:24

12.5km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

760 m

Nister Footbridge

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Not all dogs like the grating 🐕

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2

1.48 km

Erbacher Railway Bridge

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The Westerwald-Steig runs under the "Erbacher Brücke" on a very, very narrow path (also called root or stick path by locals) at a dizzying height. Surefootedness is required here. Especially …

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5.04 km

Weir of the Schwarze Nister with millrace

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Here the black nister is dammed

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5.10 km

Schwarze Nister

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5

5.18 km

Nistertal Shelter

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Small hut to shelter from rain in the beautiful Nistertal

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5.77 km

Schwarze Nister Riverside Trail

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Beautiful path section along the stream. Enjoy the lapping of the water, the fresh air of the forest and the lush flora along the way.

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5.79 km

Viaduct of the former railway line between Bad Marienberg and Großseifen over the Schwarze Nister

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Impressive structure, if you drive under it.

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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

3.66 km

1.46 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

6.36 km

4.07 km

703 m

583 m

531 m

239 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Monday 18 May

12°C

4°C

36 %

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