Discover Staudt: Landscapes and Experiences

Small volcanic cones and hills shape Staudt’s landscape: they rise from a basin filled mostly with soft Tertiary clay. This contrast between volcanic formations and clay soil gives the area its distinctive landscape character. It also makes for an appealing combination when planning a stay: nature, regional culture and engaging themes related to energy are at the heart of discoveries in Staudt.

Staudt is part of the Kannenbäckerland cultural landscape, whose clay pits are associated with the region’s “white gold.” Nearby, Mount Malberg adds another dimension to the surrounding landscape: at 422 metres, this phonolite cone is the highest point in the Montabaur Basin. Natural woodlands, rocks and scree slopes are part of its landscape. In the local landscape, clay and volcanic formations take centre stage, while Mount Malberg offers another facet of the surrounding area.

Experience energy and explore the area on foot

The Staudt Energy Trail explores energy sources and how they are used at several information points. A particular highlight is the Energiewelt Staudt in the village centre. The trail is 8.7 kilometres long and has 19 marked stations with punch devices for a map activity. Quiz questions accessed via QR codes add to the experience. The route combines information with small activities along the way—a different way to engage with energy than simply going for a walk.

The route itself is an important part of planning your day. You can park for the Energy Trail in the village centre at Hauptstraße 21. Route details, signage and station facilities may change; QR code content and technical features are not necessarily permanent either. Check the latest information before setting off.

Water play area, park and activities

The Erlebniswelt Erneuerbare Energien is a visitor park in Staudt covering around 2,400 square metres. Information boards explain topics related to renewable energy; by the Aubach stream, there is a water play area, along with other play features and a quiet area. An information centre is used for presentations and experiments. The mix of information stations, play opportunities and somewhere to take a break makes the park a varied part of a stay. Families travelling with children will find a dedicated water play area and other play facilities here.

The Erbsengarten Activity Park tells a different story. This landscape conservation park, just under two hectares in size, was created from a former clay pit. Its facilities include open meadows, a soccer area, picnic and barbecue areas, outdoor fitness equipment, a dirt-bike track and a bouldering tower. The different areas let you shape your visit around your interests: spending time on the meadows, exercising on the fitness equipment or using the sports facilities each offers a different way to enjoy the park. Staudt Skate Park has a coping ramp, a curb, a small funbox and coping.

Church history and getting there

The Old Church of Staudt was built as a chapel in 1865 and extended in 1922/23. After the new church was completed, the older building was used for storage; it was listed as a protected monument in the late 1980s. The time between its construction, extension and later use makes the church a notable part of the area’s history.

Staudt is close to the A3 and B255; Montabaur ICE railway station is about two kilometres away. Check current train connections and road conditions when planning your journey. Two motorhome pitches are available year-round for vehicles up to 6.5 metres long. The pitches have charging stations for e-bikes and cars; operating details may change and should be checked before your trip.

If you are looking for a place to stay in Staudt, start by considering which experiences you want to shape your visit: the Energy Trail, the parks and activity options, or a combination of the landscape and local history. This can help you tailor your search to your plans for each day, without assuming specific features of any particular accommodation.

The Westerwald as a wider travel destination

Beyond Staudt, the wider Westerwald destination offers additional themes to consider when planning your trip. Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry site of around 140 hectares in the Westerwald, combining industrial heritage, geological history and nature. The TERTIÄRUM at Stöffel Park features fossils, including the Stöffel mouse, which documents around 25 million years of Earth’s history. The WesterwaldSteig is another hiking option in the Westerwald: this 235-kilometre long-distance trail is divided into 16 stages. Check the current route plan before setting out on a hike. These regional examples add to the picture of Staudt without conflating the area’s attractions with what the wider destination offers.

Discover more destinations: Kadenbach, Helferskirchen, Lautzenbrücken, Kaden, Heilberscheid, Ötzingen, Astert, Nentershausen.

To the main travel overview: Westerwald.