Rennerod between forests, ridges and architectural heritage

Rennerod lies in a low mountain landscape where the forest reaches right up to the town. The Fuchskaute and the plateaus of Salzburger Kopf and Knoten shape the surrounding area. Hiking options include routes to the Holzbach Gorge and the Wacholderheide nature reserve.

Forests, water and architectural heritage

Water-based leisure options in the Rennerod area include the Krombachtalsperre reservoir, Secker Weiher pond and Breitenbachtalsperre reservoir. They complement hiking destinations and forest landscapes with bodies of water as a distinct focus for a day out. Individual facilities, access points and operating conditions may vary. When planning a trip together, you can compare different interests: hiking, leisure by the water and historic architectural heritage. If you are looking for accommodation, weighing these options can help you decide what matters most during your stay.

Emmerichenhain is home to a Baroque Protestant church dating from 1744. Rennerod’s Catholic parish church of St. Hubertus was originally built in the Neo-Gothic style; preserved historic half-timbered buildings can be seen along Holzbachstraße. Each of the three architectural styles makes its own distinctive contribution.

The Rennerod Tourist Information office provides guidance on activities, sights and excursions, accommodation and dining, events and tickets, as well as travel and public transport. Souvenirs and publications on local history are also part of its offering.

Westerwald: landscapes, hiking trails and culture

In the broader Westerwald destination, other nature attractions add to the picture of Rennerod. At 657 metres, the Fuchskaute is the highest point in the Westerwald. The Holzbach Gorge is a breakthrough valley about one kilometre long, with basalt walls up to 30 metres high. The Westerwälder Seenplatte is a natural area with seven ponds. Together, these offer different excursion themes: a ridge, a basalt landscape and a landscape of ponds.

The long-distance hiking trails also offer concrete points of comparison. The WesterwaldSteig is 235 kilometres long and runs through the Westerwald in 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 distance and number of stages provide an initial guide for planning a hike; before setting off on the WesterwaldSteig, check the current route planner.

Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry site of around 140 hectares in the Westerwald, combining industrial heritage, geological history and nature. The TERTIÄRUM displays fossils, including the famous Stöffel mouse; the finds document around 25 million years of geological history. The Westerwald Ceramics Museum is devoted to the history of working with clay. The objects on display mostly originated in a Westerwald clay pit. In the museum workshop, visitors can get creative themselves under expert guidance; check the workshop programme and booking conditions before your trip.

In Hachenburg, restored half-timbered houses around the Alter Markt shape the historic town centre; the Löwenbrunnen fountain is also part of its historic character. The Hachenburg Erlebnis-Brauerei offers beer experience tours and brewing courses. Individual dates can be arranged by telephone. Check current booking arrangements directly with the brewery.

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