Discover Steinen: Ponds, Cycling Routes and Playground

Brinkenweiher, Postweiher and Hausweiher—three ponds in the Westerwald Lake District—are located in the Steinen area. The lake district comprises seven ponds and lakes, bordered by forests, wooded areas, reed beds, sedge marshes and wet meadows. Water and wetland habitats thus shape the landscape, while three of the ponds are located specifically in Steinen.

Ponds, Wetlands and Birdlife

The Westerwald Lake District is an important resting and breeding area for birds. Great crested grebes, little grebes, black-necked grebes and red-necked grebes breed at Dreifelder Weiher. If you are hoping to spot particular species, check recent sightings before your trip. Birdlife offers a different focus from the summer activities on the water.

Swimming and pedal boating are possible at Postweiher in summer. Check the current conditions for these seasonal activities before your visit. This gives you two different options for planning your day: nature and its birdlife, or a summer day of swimming and pedal boating.

Cycling Routes and Playground

The WesterwaldSteig “Romantic Lake District” Experience Loop reaches the Steinen-Dreifelden forest playground. There are opportunities to climb, crawl, balance, slide and swing at various levels. Shaded benches provide a place for parents and grandparents to sit. Barbecues and fires are prohibited due to the risk of forest fires. Check the latest trail information before setting out.

The Lake District Circular Cycling Route (I) passes through Steinen and runs between Postweiher and Brinkenweiher. The route is 20.4 kilometres long and rated easy. It is suitable for children, runs mostly on paved paths and requires no special skills. As the route, surface or rating may change, check the latest route information before setting out.

If you are travelling by car, there is a free car park at the Steinen/Dreifelden adventure playground on Seeburger Straße in Steinen. Check the latest route information before you leave.

A Historical Connection

Alongside nature and outdoor activities, Steinen also offers a specific reference to local history: the Schönerler Treaty was concluded in Steinen in 1665. This date adds a clearly defined historical connection to your excursions in the surrounding countryside.

More to Explore in the Westerwald

If you turn your attention to the wider Westerwald travel destination, the WesterwaldSteig offers a longer hiking option: the long-distance trail runs for 235 kilometres through the Westerwald and comprises 16 stages. If you are planning a multi-stage hiking trip, you can consider this as a separate undertaking. Check the current route planner for the distance and stages before departure.

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 fossils document around 25 million years of geological history. The Westerwald Ceramics Museum offers another focus: it presents the history of working with clay; the objects on display usually originate from a Westerwald clay pit. You can get creative yourself in the well-equipped museum workshop under expert guidance. Check the current workshop offerings and booking conditions before your trip.

Choose your base according to the mix of nature, outdoor activities and culture you are looking for.

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