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Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Hartenfels

Shelter at Hartenfels Castle – Waagweiher Herschbach loop from Westerwald

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Hartenfels

Shelter at Hartenfels Castle – Waagweiher Herschbach loop from Westerwald

Moderate

4.8

(18)

87

hikers

Shelter at Hartenfels Castle – Waagweiher Herschbach loop from Westerwald

02:14

8.45km

80m

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

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Holzbachtal

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284 m

Shelter at Hartenfels Castle

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The last few hundred meters have it all, a nice climb to the castle

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2.04 km

Holzbachtal Trail

Highlight • Trail

From Herschbach, St. Anna the first 3 km have little incline and the path is tarred - and last but not least: a very beautiful route.

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3

2.26 km

Holzbachtal

Highlight • Natural

beautiful bike and hiking trails surround the beautiful Holzbachtal

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4.16 km

Pond in Westerwald

Highlight • Lake

5

4.31 km

Waagweiher Herschbach

Highlight • Lake

Nice hiking and cycling path around the pond in Herschbach

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4.35 km

Holzbach

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quaint brook through herschbach

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4.71 km

Eberzweiher

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Pond of the fishing friends of Selters

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6.98 km

Wellerseifen Forest

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Beautiful deciduous forest near Herschenbach.

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8.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.95 km

962 m

476 m

450 m

218 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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Comments

January 19, 2025,Hartenfels Herschbach
Beautiful hike with varied paths. Easy to manage! Even with a dog or stroller!

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Starting at the car park of Haus Hergispach in Herschbach, the first stage leads past the Holzbach nature reserve to Hartenfels. The former Hartenfels Castle on the castle hill with the still completely preserved tower, affectionately called Schmanddippe by the locals, offers an impressive view of the Montabaurer Köppel and the winding tower in Willroth.
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