recommended route
Cycling on the Wied cycle path through beautiful river valleys
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Dreifelder WeiherPhoto: Dominik Ketz, Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
From the source at the Dreifelder Weiher to the mouth near Neuwied, this tour takes me from east to north and west through beautiful nature and past numerous sights.
moderate
Distance 97.1 km
7:30 h
278 m
666 m
472 m
56 m
I'm standing at the Rotenhain train station and decide to pay a visit to the nearby Stöffel Park first. The world's first mouse with an age of 25 million years was found in this quarry adventure park. Then I head back and my next destination is the Wied spring in the small village of Linden. I follow the markings to the Dreifelder Weiher, the largest of the seven reservoirs in the Westerwald lake district, and enjoy the wonderful natural landscape of the Wiedaue on the tour. Near Altenkirchen I come across the Bismarck Tower, which is about 100 years old and can be visited on the first Sunday of every month. In Burglahr, the Alvensleben gallery awaits. Ore was mined here until 1930, and today it is open to visitors. A guided tour is recommended. The Handicraft Museum, an old half-timbered house in Waldbreitbach next to an oil mill, also arouses my curiosity. I can visit it on Saturdays and Sundays and take a coffee break in the quaint rooms. The rest of the way takes me directly to Neuwied, where the Wied flows into the Rhine.
Author’s recommendation
In summer, bathing suits are a must, for example for swimming at the Dreifelder Weiher. The beach café in Niederbuchenau (Roßbach) is also particularly beautiful.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
472 m
Lowest point
56 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt
17.4 km
Dirt road
28.9 km
Forested/wild trail
15.5 km
Path
2.5 km
Road
32.8 km
Unknown
0 km
Rest stops
Born's snack barRestaurant-Events-Hotel Krambergsmühle
Hotel Hammermühle
Hotelpark Der Westerwald Treff
Safety information
Very good condition required. The tour can easily be done in two days.Start
Rotenhain train station (415 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.601516, 7.894018
DMS
50°36'05.5"N 7°53'38.5"E
UTM
32U 421731 5606097
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Destination
Neuwied, mouth of the Rhine
Turn-by-turn directions
The route is about 97 kilometers long. From Rotenhain station, it climbs toward Linden and then gently descends toward the pond. I keep to its northeast side and progress towards Steinebach an der Wied. In gentle bends, the route winds northwest to Ingelbach. Now I ride a large north and west arc to Widderstein, turn sharp right to the west and shortly after reach Michelberg and soon after Altenkirchen. Continuing southwest, the path tends to descend. Between Altenkirchen and Neustadt a small hill waits, other hilltops are also present. Shortly after Niederbreitbach, the route leads about 150 meters strongly uphill and just as steeply downhill. Otherwise, the tour leads me largely through the quiet Wiedtal, although I am also on old railroad tracks and occasionally on roads. Where modern markings are missing, I orient myself by old signposts, which guide me just as reliably.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
- Hessische Landesbahn (Limburg - Diez-Ost - Westerburg - Altenkirchen - Au/Sieg): Rotenhain, Ingelbach and Altenkirchen
- Right Rhine line (Cologne - Neuwied - Koblenz - Rüdesheim - Wiesbaden - Frankfurt): Neuwied
Getting there
- To Rotenhain: via B255 to Langenhahn exit, continue on K8 to Rotenhain or B8 to Freilingen exit, continue on L304 and K61 to Rotenhain.
- To Neuwied: via A48 to exit 11-Bendorf/Neuwied. Continue on B42 in the direction of Neuwied
Parking
Coordinates
DD
50.601516, 7.894018
DMS
50°36'05.5"N 7°53'38.5"E
UTM
32U 421731 5606097
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Combination flyer bike/hiking, available here free of charge!
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Equipment
For bags and backpacks not only the back offers space on a bike tour - the weight of the equipment should be best distributed over several parts of the body and wheel. Driving wind, rain or sun can lead to very different temperature sensations on the bike - a cold can best be avoided with a professional bike clothing. You should always have a suitable change of clothes on hand on a multi-day tour to be prepared for any eventuality. Among other important equipment, the necessary tools and repair utensils should not be forgotten. At high speed, it is easy to take a wrong turn on a bicycle tour: For orientation, traditional and modern aids such as a bike map or a GPS device. You should always have a small emergency kit with you.Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
97.1 km
Duration
7:30 h
Ascent
278 m
Descent
666 m
Highest point
472 m
Lowest point
56 m
Statistics
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3D
Maps and trails
- 14 Waypoints
- 14 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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