Chapel Trail in WällerLand - W4 - Circular Hiking Trail

Description

Enjoy the great views and let nature reward you as you climb one or two hills. The trail is 20.3 km long in total and takes around 5.5 hours. Along the way you can cool your feet and take a rest on one of the many benches. The W 4 hiking trail starts and ends at the P + R car park at Westerburg train station. From there the trail initially leads towards Gerhasen. After leaving the car park, it goes along the road to the edge of the town, where the path merges into nature.

The trail continues over the Rothen Kopf, an area with beautiful views and plenty of nature. The hike then continues to Brandscheid. In Brandscheid there is the opportunity to take a break at the water treading facility and cool your feet.

After refreshment, the trail continues to Rothenbach, via Himburg and the Rothenbacher Lay, where the natural beauty rewards the climb. From there the trail leads to Obersayn.

Then it continues towards Härtlingen. The trail leads through quiet paths and peaceful landscapes. The route then continues to Schönberg, where the parish church can be visited. This church is a beautiful example of local architecture and offers a quiet place for a short rest.

From Schönberg, the trail leads back to the P + R car park at Westerburg train station. The return route is well signposted and leads through varied landscapes back to the starting point.

Approach

The start and finish of this tour is the P + R car park at the train station in Westerburg

Public transport

by train - Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) - stop at Westerburg train station

Timetable information at www.bahn.de

by bus - stop at Westerburg train station

Radbus 466 Koblenz-Montabaur-Kölbingen-Westerburg

Bus 481 Montabaur-Westerburg

Regional bus 460 Koblenz-Neuhäusel-Montabaur-Meudt-Westerburg

Bus 477 Montabaur-Ettinghausen-Westerburg

Rehe-Rennerod-Gemünden-Westerburg

Timetable information at www.bahn.de

Parking

P + R Westerburg train station, parking is free

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Directions

Start and finish - P+R train station in Westerburg. It starts off for Gershasen. It continues over the Rother Kopf to Brandscheid and Rothenbach. Once you reach Himburg, the route goes through the Rothenbacher Lay nature reserve. Once you reach Obersayn, you continue to Härtlingen to the Schönberg church and then again via Gerharsen to Westerburg train station.

Safety instructions

Please bring food and plenty of liquids with you in your backpack.

In spring and winter, there may be obstacles due to heavy rainfall (mud). Wind damage may also occur in the forests.

Equipment

Sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather

Tips

Take a break at the water treading facility in Brandscheid

Literature

The W-Wege in WällerLand brochure is available free of charge from the tourist information office or can be ordered.

Westerburger Land - Bad Marienberg - Rennerod hiking map 1:25,000. The map is available for €5.95 from the tourist information office or can be ordered.

Tourist Information WällerLand, Winner Ufer 9, 56459 Stahlhofen a.W., post@waellerland.com www.waellerland.com

Destination

P + R at Westerburg train station

Starting Point

Westerburg train station