Neustadt/Westerwald lies in a hollow in the Nister Valley on the Große Nister, at the foot of the Salzburger Kopf. From here, you can see in the direction of the Westerwald’s highest peaks. Near Neustadt, the Nister Bridge spans the river; marked trails along the Nister by the bridge offer views of the river landscape. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Neustadt/Westerwald, you can choose a location based on whether you want to focus on the river and valley or include other destinations in the Westerwald in your plans.
The Nister, Gorge and Nature Trails
Along the Nister, the river views take centre stage; at the nearby Holzbach Gorge, the stream and the deeply incised valley shape the landscape. The stream has carved a gorge up to 30 metres deep there. The area is one of the oldest nature reserves in the Westerwald. The R29 hiking trail runs along both sides of the stream—a distinctive feature to bear in mind when finding your way around this natural attraction.
The nearby Fuchskaute also offers a range of points of interest for nature lovers. The nature reserve covers 40.2 hectares and was designated in 1984. Information boards along the Arnika circular trail provide information about local flora and fauna, as well as history. The circular trail therefore brings together themes from nature and culture. At nearby Seitenstein, the WesterwaldSteig and local trails provide a safe vantage point overlooking this natural monument.
The nearby Krombachtalsperre is the largest standing body of water in the High Westerwald. In the surrounding Westerwald, the VR5 follows the edge of the Krombachtalsperre nature reserve. The trail starts at Strohheck in Rennerod and heads towards Rehe along the former Rennerod–Herborn railway embankment. Following a former railway line gives this regional hiking option a different focus from the river views on the Nister or the information boards along the Arnika circular trail.
History and Other Themes in the Westerwald
The Hofgut Dapprich estate lies in the surrounding Westerwald. It was once the village of Daprethtingen, first mentioned in 1213/15. The estate includes a farm café; visitors can also use a 3D archery course there. If you plan to use the course, check before setting off whether it is available on your chosen date. This lets you combine the historical theme with a specific activity without confusing the two.
The wider Westerwald destination offers other distinct themes. Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry site covering around 140 hectares, combining industrial heritage, geological history and nature. The TERTIÄRUM displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse,” which document around 25 million years of Earth’s history. As a regional hiking option, the WesterwaldSteig runs for 235 kilometres through the Westerwald and comprises 16 stages. These details help convey the range of the wider destination, while Neustadt’s immediate landscape is defined by the Nister, the valley and the nature trails described here.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Neustadt/Westerwald, the first consideration is which part of the destination you want to focus on: the trails and river views along the Nister, natural areas such as Holzbach Gorge and Fuchskaute, or selected destinations elsewhere in the Westerwald. The main differences lie in the themes: river landscape, geological formations, information about flora and fauna, local history or longer regional hiking routes.
Discover more destinations: Oberelbert, Nentershausen, Stockum-Püschen, Limbach, Dreifelden, Neuhochstein, Steinebach An Der Wied, Niedersayn.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Westerwald.
