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Rhineland-Palatinate

Westerwaldkreis

Bad Marienberg (Westerwald)

Schwarze Nister – Bacher Lay Nature Reserve loop from Bad Marienberg (Westerwald)

Bike touring routes & trails

Rhineland-Palatinate

Westerwaldkreis

Bad Marienberg (Westerwald)

Schwarze Nister – Bacher Lay Nature Reserve loop from Bad Marienberg (Westerwald)

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Schwarze Nister – Bacher Lay Nature Reserve loop from Bad Marienberg (Westerwald)

01:31

21.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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703 m

Schwarze Nister

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There are wonderful cycle paths along both sides of the black nest.

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1.07 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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2.12 km

Former Loading Station of the Bacher Lay Basalt Quarry

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On the right-hand side of the cycle path from Bad Marienberg-Langenbach to the city center of Bad Marienberg is the former loading station of the Bacher Lay basalt quarry. Immediately …

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4.15 km

Bacher Lay Nature Reserve

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Idyllic bike path through the Bacher Lay to Bad Marienberg.

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4.73 km

Schwarze Nister at Bacher Lay

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A wonderful path from Nisterau to Bad Marienberg along the Black Nister.
Nice and cool in summer.

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9.04 km

View of the Nister River

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Great atmosphere, especially in the summer months

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17.1 km

Former Erbach–Fehl–Ritzhausen Railway Line

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17.9 km

Großseifen Former Railway Line

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Great route over the whole course!

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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.31 km

3.80 km

236 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

5.12 km

1.30 km

1.04 km

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Monday 25 May

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