Buchholz (Westerwald)

Buchholz (Westerwald) combines a marked network of hiking trails with historic chapels and the church tower of St. Pantaleon, a landmark of the local municipality. Experiences range from circular routes in the municipality to the quiet meadow where the Marienkapelle can be discovered on foot. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first consider whether hiking or local history will shape your stay.

Hiking Trails from Circular Routes to Long-Distance Trails

The well-developed, marked hiking trail network of the local municipality of Buchholz is about 45 km long and includes routes A1 and B1 to B3. The A1 Basaltweg is an easy circular route, 10.0 km long; the B1 Barger Heck Weg measures 11.6 km and is also easy. The 12.5 km-long B2 Dreiherrensteinweg is easy as well. At 10.7 km, the B3 Silberbergweg is somewhat shorter than B1 and B2, but has a moderate difficulty level.

The approximately 45 km refers to the entire network, not the length of an individual loop. The four circular routes range from 10.0 to 12.5 km, a difference of 2.5 km between the shortest and longest. The difficulty ratings provide a second basis for comparison: A1, B1, and B2 are easy, while B3 is rated moderate. This lets you weigh the route length and stated difficulty together.

The Westerwald Association’s Hiking Trail I offers a different scale: its 121.6 km route runs from Königswinter to Herborn through the local municipality of Buchholz. This extends the choice beyond local circular routes. Before setting out, it is advisable to check local route information, as conditions and trail markings can change.

Chapels and Landmarks

The church tower of St. Pantaleon is Buchholz’s landmark and is about 44 m high.

The Catholic chapel in the district of Oberscheid was built in 1857 on private initiative. In 1980, the Oberscheid village community extensively renovated the chapel through their own efforts.

The Marienkapelle is in Sauerwiese, a district of the local municipality of Buchholz. It stands in a quiet meadow near the Weißenfels family property and can only be discovered on foot. The two chapels have different points of interest: in Oberscheid, the year it was built and the community-led renovation are part of its history; the Marienkapelle is notable for its meadow setting and the fact that it can be discovered on foot.

Nature in the Surrounding Area

The Buchholzer Moor nature reserve lies in the municipality’s surrounding area, about 1 km west of Buchholz and directly on the state border with North Rhine-Westphalia. The central area is a moorland landscape with downy birch, bog birch, eared willow, alder buckthorn, and Scots pine as its dominant woody plants.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Neuwied

The Roentgen-Museum Neuwied has a collection of Roentgen furniture and Kinzing clocks that is unique in the world. The Feldkirche in Neuwied-Feldkirchen is more than 800 years old. The UNESCO World Heritage Limes also runs through the entire urban area of Neuwied, with watchtowers and forts. Schloss Engers houses a castle museum; Schloss Engers also hosts festivals, concerts, and other events. Check specific dates before visiting.

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