Nentershausen: Hiking, Water and History

Nentershausen can be explored through several specific interests: a longer hike featuring legendary tales, evidence of architectural and local history, and an outdoor swimming pool with various pools.

Hiking Among Forests and Stories

The Myths and Legends Trail from Nentershausen to Montabaur is 22.4 kilometres long and classified as a moderately difficult hike. After leaving Nentershausen, the route leads into a tall beech forest. It then follows a valley alongside a small stream. After Nomborn, the trail passes basalt formations on the Bornkasten ridge; a marked detour leads to a viewpoint in the forest.

The Montabäurer Mären add a storytelling element: 17 information boards stand at places connected with the stories. Wooden sculptures created especially for the trail’s legends add to the tales. The small Bildches Eich forest chapel is also along the route. Trail markers and information boards mark the Montabäurer Märenweg. The stated distance of 22.4 kilometres is a useful guide for planning your day; before setting out, check whether any temporary diversions are in place.

Parking for the hike is available on Rosenstraße, next to the church in Nentershausen. You can get there via the L318 or via the A3, taking the Diez exit and continuing on the L318. It is therefore worth briefly checking current road and parking conditions, as well as any possible diversions, as part of your planning.

Architectural History in the Village

Nentershausen is documented as far back as 841: at that time, a chapel there was donated to the collegiate foundation of St. Lubentius in Dietkirchen. St. Laurentius Parish Church was built in 1863 and is a three-aisled neo-Gothic hall church. Its architectural style offers a tangible point of interest for anyone interested in church architecture.

Half-timbered buildings and grave crosses also offer insights into different periods. The historic half-timbered house at In der Eck 5 probably dates from the 17th century; the half-timbered building at Unterdorfstraße 5 dates from the 18th century. The cemetery contains grave crosses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The historical landmarks mentioned here therefore span the early chapel, older grave crosses and half-timbered buildings, and the 19th-century church.

Swimming and Other Ideas for the Day

The outdoor swimming pool in Nentershausen has four heated pools. Facilities include a wide water wave slide, diving platforms at heights of one and three metres, a 25-metre sports pool, a non-swimmers’ area and a baby pool. A playground, beach volleyball and a bistro round out the facilities. So, alongside hiking and historical sights, swimming, play and sports are other specific options to consider when planning your day.

When looking for accommodation, start by choosing according to your main interest: do you want hiking to be the focus of your stay, are you primarily interested in architectural history, or would you like to make time for the outdoor pool? This can help you plan your trip around the activities that interest you most.

Another Perspective: the Westerwald

Those looking beyond Nentershausen to the wider Westerwald travel destination will find other distinct nature and culture attractions. The WesterwaldSteig is a 235-kilometre long-distance hiking trail through the Westerwald, with 16 stages; check the current route planner before setting out. Also in the Westerwald is Stöffel Park, a former basalt quarry covering around 140 hectares that brings together industrial heritage, geological history and nature. The TERTIÄRUM displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse,” which document around 25 million years of Earth’s history.

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