Discover Weyerbusch: Trails and history

Weyerbusch offers different ways to explore its trails and history: W1 and W2 differ in length and route, while W4 combines cycling and hiking with the history of mills and the ecology of the upper Mehrbach Valley. The village and school museum focuses on ways of working in an era shaped by agriculture. You can plan your stay around outdoor activities, historical insights and visits by arrangement.

Circular trails with different routes

W1 is a circular trail around the built-up area of Weyerbusch. W2 is also a circular trail; it leaves the village to the northeast and runs across meadows and forest paths as far as Rimbach. W1 is approximately 5 km long and W2 about 7.5 km. You can take both the distance and route into account when planning. The difference is not just in length: W1 circles the built-up area, while W2 follows meadows and forest paths towards Rimbach. More than 20 benches along the two trails offer places to rest; individual facilities may change. Check the latest trail information before setting out.

W4: Cycling and hiking route with information boards

W4 is an accessible cycling and hiking route. It is intended for hikers, cyclists, e-bike users, people with robust electric wheelchairs and visitors with visual impairments. QR codes on 19 information boards link to information, images and audio files; you will need a smartphone to access them. W4 presents information on the history of mills and the ecology of the upper Mehrbach Valley. After passing the old town hall, views of the Oberwesterwald open up when visibility is good. The route also passes the Raiffeisen monument in Weyerbusch. The route’s starting point in Weyerbusch is directly on the B8. Check the latest route information before your tour and road conditions before travelling there.

Raiffeisen, the Brodverein and village history

Weyerbusch also has several notable points of cultural and historical interest. The Raiffeisen Begegnungs-Zentrum comprises the historic mayor’s house, a bakehouse and a seminar building. Group visits, including a film screening, are possible by prior arrangement. The former Raiffeisen house served Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen as a residence and council chamber from 1845 to 1948. Raiffeisen founded the Weyerbusch Brodverein together with several wealthy residents; a bakehouse for communal breadmaking was built in connection with the association. At the village and school museum, you can see working methods and materials from an era strongly shaped by agriculture. The photographic documentation shows changes in Weyerbusch, including the effects of the Second World War. The museum can be visited by arrangement.

Plan your stay and journey

If you are travelling by public transport, take regional train RB 90 to Altenkirchen, then bus route 250 to the Weyerbusch Sonnenhof stop. Check current timetables and connections before travelling.

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For the overview of the wider area: Altenkirchen.