60 giant sequoias in the municipal forest, the approximately 1.3-kilometer circular trail in the arboretum, and a weather-dependent natural swimming area highlight different sides of Straßenhaus. For trip planning, the focus is on forest and views, a short walk, and swimming with seasonal operating hours.
Location, Districts and Getting There
Straßenhaus is a municipality in the district of Neuwied in northern Rhineland-Palatinate and belongs to the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach collective municipality. The municipality includes Niederhonnefeld, Ellingen and Jahrsfeld, as well as the settlement of Jahrsfeldermühle. The municipality was established on August 1, 1966, from the municipalities of Jahrsfeld and Niederhonnefeld-Ellingen.
Straßenhaus has good road connections thanks to its proximity to the A3. Traffic conditions can change; check the latest information before setting off.
Forest, Views and Giant Sequoias
The Straßenhaus forest district lies within the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and the Rengsdorfer Land tourism region. The forest is in the lower Westerwald, on the first ridge east of the Neuwied Basin. From there, views extend across the Rhine Valley, the Wied Valley and the Eifel. These far-reaching landscapes shape the area’s nature-focused appeal.
The municipal forest of Straßenhaus contains 60 giant sequoias. A stand of giant sequoias in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park has been made accessible to visitors. Those interested in trees and forest landscapes will find a different focus here from that of the hiking trails: a circular trail of about 1.3 kilometers in the arboretum leads to panoramic views over the Jahrsbach-Aubach Valley. Its approximate length makes it a short option, without specifying a walking time.
Hiking Routes and a Short Walk
The Rheinsteig and Klosterweg, both premium trails, pass through parts of the Straßenhaus forest district. The S3 Straßenhaus is a circular hiking route starting at the intersection of Lindenstraße and Niederhonnefelder Straße. It crosses the Fockenbach stream and also includes a detour to the Grube Alexander mine. The route description thus combines a loop with a waterway and a named destination. The route and trail conditions can change, so it is worth checking the latest route information before setting out.
Free parking for the S3 is available at the marketplace on Niederhonnefelder Straße. As parking regulations can change, check them before your trip. The arboretum loop and the S3 differ mainly in their stated length: the arboretum loop is about 1.3 kilometers, while no length is specified here for the S3.
Natural Swimming Area and Jahrsfelder Market
When the weather is suitable, the Niederhonnefeld natural swimming area offers swimming, paddling and relaxation in green surroundings. It uses natural, untreated water. Facilities include a water play feature and the covered Nixenblick seating area. The swimming area began as a mill pond and was converted into a bathing area in the 1930s. Opening dates and operating status can change; check the latest information before visiting.
The Jahrsfelder Market also has a historical connection: it is documented in the Wied archives as early as 1688. Its offerings include organic agricultural products; participation and product selection may vary. If the market is important to your trip planning, check the relevant dates and current offerings.
In the Wider Destination of Neuwied
The wider destination of Neuwied offers additional cultural and historical attractions. 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 watchtowers and forts, runs through the entire municipal area of Neuwied.
Discover more destinations: Unkel, Wallau, Reuschenbach, Leutesdorf, Isenburg, Ehlscheid, Dürrholz, Dernbach.
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