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Marienstatt Monastery – Assberg slate mine loop from Hachenburg

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Marienstatt Monastery – Assberg slate mine loop from Hachenburg

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Marienstatt Monastery – Assberg slate mine loop from Hachenburg

04:51

17.6km

290m

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: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

Holzbach Gorge near Hachenburg

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The Holzbach gorge near Hachenburg, also known as the small Holzbach gorge, is a rustic path with steep stairs in the middle of the forest, which ensures safe access thanks to alpine irons.
The hiking trail leads along the Holzbach, which gives it its name. Its namesake is the actual Holzbach Gorge near Seck.

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2.30 km

Nister Footbridge

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A beautiful river landscape with many interesting views.

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3.97 km

View of the Westerwald Hills

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In good weather, a perfect view over large parts of the Westerwald hills.

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5.87 km

Marienstatt Monastery

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The monastery is definitely worth a visit - not just because of the beer garden. ;-) The monastery garden, the monastery courtyard, the library and the church are always inspiring!

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9.06 km

Assberg slate mine

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In the Assberg slate mine you can learn a lot about slate mining in Kroppacher Switzerland. Among other things, a tour at a depth of 20 meters is possible. But I don't want to reveal more. ;)

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9.75 km

Hohe Ley Viewpoint

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The view is terrific! A real highlight!
Thanks to all who set such highlights !!!

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13.9 km

Historic stone bridge at Marienstatt Abbey

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Very nice and old building. The bridge is currently being completely renovated.

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14.3 km

Access to the Nister River

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pure nature

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.40 km

1.84 km

215 m

177 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

3.06 km

1.92 km

1.27 km

987 m

492 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

19°C

14°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Runde Hachenburg Limbach und retour

🍻 Wonderful weather today's Father's Day. Just right for a hike from Hachenburg to Limbach and back. Of course, highlights such as the Hohe Lay, the slate mine, the Marienstatt monastery and Hachenburg itself could not be missing. A wonderful hiking area ☺️

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May 13, 2025,RW Hachenburg - Kloster Marienstatt - Schieferbergwerk Assberg

Hachenburg is a gem in the Westerwald region. Since I already know the town a little, I took the direct route from the train station to Marienstatt Monastery.

On the way is the former Nister Mill. This is where Konrad Adenauer found a hiding place during the Nazi era. I continued along the Nister River to the monastery. In addition …

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Marienstatt Monastery – Assberg slate mine loop from Hachenburg

Holzbach Gorge near Hachenburg

Nister Footbridge

View of the Westerwald Hills

Marienstatt Monastery

Assberg slate mine

Hohe Ley Viewpoint

Historic stone bridge at Marienstatt Abbey

Access to the Nister River

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