Roßbach: Hiking along the Wied and through valleys

Roßbach is located in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park; hiking routes follow the Wied, head up to the heights and pass through several valleys. The Basaltbogen Adventure Loop and the hiking trails that cross in Roßbach bring a variety of route types into focus. This makes the town worth considering both when planning a circular hike and when deciding whether a stage should end in Roßbach.

Circular Route and Hiking Trails in Roßbach

The 11.7-kilometre Basaltbogen Adventure Loop returns to its starting point in Roßbach. The starting point is the car park at the Wiedhalle on Auf dem Posten street. The loop follows natural trails along the Wied stream and passes through the Masbach Valley. This means the same circular route includes both waterside and valley sections.

The Adventure Loop is marked with the Westerwald-Steig and Wiedweg trail signs; it does not have its own continuous markings. The Westerwald-Steig and the Wiedweg cross in Roßbach. In addition, the sixth stage of the Wiedweg ends in Roßbach/Wied. If you are comparing route types, you can weigh a circular route that returns to its starting point against a stage that ends in Roßbach.

From Roßbach, hiking routes lead up to the heights, along the Wied, and through the Elsbach, Membach, Masbach and Wallbach valleys. This gives you several directions to consider when planning a hike: follow a stream, make a valley the focus, or head for the heights. The Basaltbogen is therefore not the town’s only named hiking option.

Landscape and History at the Roßbach Häubchen

The Roßbach Häubchen, a distinctive volcanic cone above the widened valley near Roßbach, is nearby. An educational trail at the Roßbach Häubchen explains basalt quarrying from 1883 to 1942. This connects a striking landscape feature with a clearly defined subject in regional history: basalt quarrying during this period.

The town’s history also has a religious connection. The history of regular Masses at St. Michael’s Church in Roßbach dates back to 1802. Alongside the hiking trails and landscape, the town’s history and religious life are also worth exploring.

Neuwied: Museums and History

Neuwied offers further cultural and historical attractions as a destination in its own right. 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 Site of the Limes runs throughout the city of Neuwied, with watchtowers and forts. Schloss Engers houses a castle museum and hosts festivals, concerts and other events. These attractions offer a distinct focus alongside the hiking trails in Roßbach. If you would like to include culture and history in your travel plans, you can consider Neuwied as a destination in its own right; check specific event dates before your visit.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Route

When choosing accommodation in Roßbach, you can base your decision on the type of hike you are planning: the Basaltbogen returns to its starting point, while the sixth stage of the Wiedweg ends in Roßbach/Wied. This gives you two different starting points for your travel planning: a circular hike or the end of a stage. The hiking routes up to the heights, along the Wied and through the named valleys offer further specific ways to choose the focus of your stay.

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