Kleiner Wäller Löwenspur 2 (red) - Hachenburg

Description

This path leads through the Burggarten and past the Landschaftsmuseum along the old Jewish cemetery to the archaeological monuments near the former brickworks.

The Hachenburg city forest is home to a wide variety of fascinating tree species. An ideal way to enjoy peace and openness. There are fantastic views of Hachenburg and the surrounding heart of the Westerwald to discover. Before returning through the Burggarten to the path's end point, the historic Hachenburg city center invites you to a small stroll and a break at the Alten Markt with its golden lion.

Approach

From Bad Marienberg (east): We leave Bad Marienberg via L294 and turn left at the end of the street onto B414. We follow this road through Kirburg and past Norken. After about nine kilometers, we leave B414 to the left onto L281, which we follow to Hachenburg.

From Altenkirchen (west): We take B414 to the roundabout near Hachenburg, from which we leave at the first exit towards Hachenburg onto B413. At the first opportunity to turn left (behind the railway crossing), we leave the road and enter L288. We follow this road to Hachenburg.

From Höchstenbach (southwest): We follow B413 until we turn right onto Koblenzer Straße. We follow this road to Hachenburg.

From Betzdorf (north): We follow L288 out of Betzdorf. At the turn towards Marienstatt, we turn right onto K21. Immediately after, we turn left to stay on K21. We follow the road until an intersection where we turn left onto B414 towards Hachenburg. At the roundabout, we take the first exit towards Hachenburg, joining B413. After the railway crossing, we leave the road to the left onto L288, which we follow to Hachenburg.

Public transport

Take the Hessische Landesbahn to Hachenburg station, from there about 300 m on foot to the starting point in Burggarten Hachenburg.

From Altenkirchen, take bus line 289 towards Helmeroth to the school/sports center. There, change to bus line 408 towards Hachenburg. From the market stop, it is about a 5-minute walk to the start point at Burggarten, Alexanderring, Hachenburg.

From Bad Marienberg, take bus line 960 towards Hachenburg. From the market stop, it is about a 5-minute walk to the start point at Burggarten, Alexanderring, Hachenburg.

Taxi companies:
Taxi Schmidt: Hachenburg, Tel.: 02662/6119 or 02662/6688
Taxi Uwe Bischoff: Hachenburg, Tel.: 02662/944444
Taxi Kappi-Tullius: Hachenburg, Tel.: 02662/939390
Taxi Hilgers: Bad Marienberg, Tel.: 02661/5055
Taxi company Kevin Nagel: Bad Marienberg, Tel.: 02661/5949
Taxi Uwe Bischoff: Altenkirchen, Tel.: 02681/2222
Taxi Uwe Bischoff: Wissen, Tel.: 02742/1055

Parking

Hachenburg: free parking "Am Burggarten", Alexanderring, 57627 Hachenburg, entrance to Parkhotel Hachenburg

Directions

At the information point, take the path into the Burggarten. After about 60 m, turn left onto the path and always follow the red lion paws signage. Leave the Burggarten at the upper wall opening to the right. Pass the Landschaftsmuseum, cross Leipziger Straße at the zebra crossing, and turn left straight ahead into Dehlinger Weg. At the fork, go left through the later beginning chestnut avenue until the Jewish cemetery starts on the left side. Turn here and after about 80 m go right. This section offers a very beautiful view of the Nister valley.

Continue straight until the forest begins on the left, then turn right until you reach the paved road and continue past the archery range further into the forest. Behind the arboretum on the left side, turn right and follow the path for about 300 m.

The path ends at the "Ziegelhütte". Here once stood the brickworks. Continue left; after about 250 meters, medieval earthworks with a passage are still visible on both sides of the path. This area was also the deserted village Horhausen.

At the next intersection, turn right into the "Lange Schneise". At the next intersection, turn left towards Andachtswald. At the entrance to Andachtswald, continue right until you cross Alpenroder Straße. (Caution when crossing!) Continue straight until the next intersection. Turn right there. Follow this path for about 800 meters until the rest area "Hasenbitze" appears at the left edge of the forest.

Then continue left to the Kneipp wading pool. At the pool, turn right. Continue straight along Birkenweg for about 650 meters until the boat pond in the valley. At the boat pond, go straight up the steep pedestrian path about 100 meters to Haingärtenweg. Turn left and after about 150 meters turn right. Then always straight ahead through Herrenstraße (here formerly lived the high officials of the count and in the v. Beust house also the Hachenburg writer Albertine von Grün) to the "Alten Markt".

The "Alten Markt" with the lion fountain is the baroque, historic center of Hachenburg. Leave the Alten Markt eastwards left or right past the Protestant church to the intersection Borngasse - Leipziger Straße – Alexanderring. Here begins the Burggarten. After about 150 m on the left, you reach the start and finish point again.

Safety instructions

• Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate, functional clothing that protects you against cold and wet or heat and sun.
• Take enough fluids with you. There are not always refreshment options available.
• Please wear suitable hiking shoes on the path, which provide sufficient grip even on slippery, steep, rocky, or uneven trails.
• If you think certain sections of the path are not walkable for you, you should avoid them. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can become muddy and slippery.
• Especially in autumn, pay attention that fallen leaves on the ground may hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. You must expect such path impairments when hiking.
• Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear or running shoes are sufficient.

Tips

For those interested in history, the Landschaftsmuseum is a "must" when visiting Hachenburg. Here you will find numerous historic buildings.

Destination

Parking lot "Am Burggarten", Alexanderring, 57627 Hachenburg, entrance to Parkhotel Hachenburg

Starting Point

Parking lot "Am Burggarten", Alexanderring, 57627 Hachenburg, entrance to Parkhotel Hachenburg