Asbach offers several reasons to stay: recurring market days, a fair in August, hiking options and the Ehrenstein castle and monastery complex. This puts both specific event dates and trails and a historic ensemble of monuments at the heart of a visit. You can decide which of these themes will shape your travel dates and daily plans based on your interests.
Plan for the markets and fair
Asbach’s flea and livestock market has been held since 1860 and still takes place monthly. The local municipality of Asbach also holds an annual fair in August, considered the largest in the Vorderer Westerwald region. This makes for a clear distinction when planning: the market is a recurring monthly event, while the fair takes place in August. If either event is a deciding factor for your trip, check the specific date before you travel.
Ehrenstein on the Mehrbach
The Ehrenstein castle and monastery complex is located on the Mehrbach and is an ensemble of monuments known beyond the Westerwald region. It comprises a former castle complex, a monastery, a church and several farm buildings. The complex therefore encompasses more than the former castle: it includes several elements of a historic ensemble. If you are looking for a cultural focus, Ehrenstein offers a different experience from the markets, which are tied to specific dates: here, the monument itself takes center stage.
Hiking and the local municipality of Asbach
The local municipality of Asbach covers 38.6 km² and comprises 44 districts. It is located in the Westerwald uplands and borders the Siebengebirge in North Rhine-Westphalia. The municipality has newly restored hiking trails and hiking huts where visitors can find peace and relaxation. The Ehrenstein castle and monastery complex is another special destination. You can choose between exercise on the trails, peaceful spots and an ensemble of historic monuments.
Getting there by public transport
Direct public transport connections run from Asbach to Bonn, Hennef, Siegburg, Bad Honnef, Eitorf, Altenkirchen, Linz and Neuwied. Asbach is considered easy to reach at all times of day. Transport links are another factor to consider when choosing where to stay; check current services and journey times for your travel date.
More to explore in the broader Neuwied destination
The broader Neuwied destination offers more cultural and outdoor activities. The Roentgen Museum Neuwied has a collection of Roentgen furniture and Kinzing clocks that is unique worldwide. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Limes, with its watchtowers and forts, runs through the entire city of Neuwied. There are also different types of routes to explore: the NR1 – Historic Roman and Celtic Trail is a hiking trail in Neuwied; the Deichstadtweg is a more than 17-kilometer-long cycling route with 24 stops along the Rhine waterfront. Alongside the collection and Roman heritage, visitors can choose between a hiking route and a longer cycling route along the Rhine.
Discover more destinations: Waldbreitbach, Wallau, Hausen, Linz Am Rhein, Dernbach, Leutesdorf, Bruchhausen, Windhagen
Return to the broader travel overview: Neuwied.
