Krümmel – Creek Bend, Meadows and Forest Paths

The Krümmelbach shapes the village in an unusual way: in the centre, it makes a distinctive 120-degree bend. Gentle meadows and forests characterize the surrounding area. Together, the landscape and the history of the settlement reveal two sides of Krümmel.

Creek, Meadows and Forest Paths

The creek flows through the settlement; its distinctive 120-degree bend lies in the village centre. Gentle meadows and forests characterize the landscape around Krümmel. For walks, you can follow the Krümmelbach or take quiet forest paths in and around the village. These offer different ways to spend time outdoors: walks by the water and peaceful paths through the forest.

Historic Traces in the Village

Krümmel’s historic traces include the old schoolhouse and a field chapel. The settlement was first mentioned in a surviving record in 1022. These named places add historic points of reference and a long-term perspective to the landscape. If you are interested in local history, these traces are part of the picture of Krümmel alongside its creek, meadows and forest.

More Things to Explore in the Westerwald

The wider travel destination of the Westerwald offers a range of themes, from the history of the Earth to crafts and historic townscapes. Stöffel Park in the Westerwald is a former basalt quarry site covering around 140 hectares, where industrial heritage, the history of the Earth and nature come together. The TERTIÄRUM at Stöffel Park displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse”; they document around 25 million years of the Earth’s history. Here, themes from the history of the Earth and the industrial past come together.

The Westerwald Ceramic Museum presents the history of working with clay. Most of the objects on display originated in a Westerwald clay pit. In the well-equipped museum workshop, visitors can get creative themselves under expert guidance. If you plan to visit the workshop, check the current program and booking conditions in advance.

Hachenburg in the Westerwald also offers a cultural highlight: its historic town centre is characterized by restored half-timbered houses around the Alter Markt, and the Lion Fountain is part of its historic atmosphere. The Hachenburger Erlebnis-Brauerei offers beer experience tours and brewing courses. Individual dates can be arranged by phone; ask the brewery directly about current availability.

Hiking Trails and Landforms

For planning longer hikes, two trails can be compared by their stated distances. The WesterwaldSteig runs for 235 kilometres through the Westerwald and is divided into 16 stages. The Druidensteig covers 94 kilometres in seven day stages, passing through seven river valleys and offering more than 30 geo-information points. The WesterwaldSteig is therefore the longer route; the Druidensteig’s described features include its river valleys and geo-information points. Check the current route planner before setting out on the WesterwaldSteig.

The Holzbach Gorge in the Westerwald offers a different kind of landscape: it is a breakthrough valley about one kilometre long, with basalt walls up to 30 metres high. Such geological formations provide a distinct highlight alongside the long-distance trails and historic townscapes.

Discover More Destinations

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