In Rennerod, the forest reaches right up to the town, while plateaus shape the surrounding landscape. Those looking to combine nature and architectural history will find various points of interest: hikes to nature reserves, historic churches and half-timbered houses. Looking at the wider Westerwald travel destination also opens up further nature and culture topics.
Forests, plateaus and water
Rennerod is located in a low mountain range landscape. The Fuchskaute, Salzburger Kopf and Knoten plateaus shape the surrounding area. Hiking destinations include the Holzbach Gorge and Wacholderheide nature reserves. If you are planning a hike, bear in mind that conditions on individual trails may change, and check the latest trail conditions before setting out.
Water-based recreation is also among the options in the Rennerod area: Krombachtalsperre, Secker Weiher and Breitenbachtalsperre. Facilities, access and operating conditions may vary from one location to another. If you are planning a specific activity, check the conditions at the site in advance.
Churches and half-timbered houses
Emmerichenhain is home to an Evangelical Baroque church dating from 1744. Rennerod’s Catholic parish church of St. Hubertus was originally built in the Neo-Gothic style. Historic half-timbered houses can be seen on Holzbachstraße. These examples each offer a different emphasis: Baroque, Neo-Gothic church architecture and half-timbering all shape the view of the area’s architectural history.
The Rennerod Tourist Information Office is a place to turn to for information on activities, sights and excursions. It also provides information on accommodation and dining, events and tickets, travel and public transport. Souvenirs and publications on local history are also part of its offering. You can therefore find information there on several topics that may be relevant when planning a stay.
The Westerwald as a wider area to explore
In the wider Westerwald travel destination, the Fuchskaute also serves as a regional landmark: at 657 metres, it is the highest elevation in the Westerwald. The Holzbach Gorge is a breakthrough valley about one kilometre long, with basalt walls up to 30 metres high. This gives the nature theme—which also features in hikes to the nature reserves—a striking regional expression.
The Westerwald offers various multi-day hiking options. The WesterwaldSteig is 235 kilometres long and has 16 stages. The Druidensteig covers 94 kilometres in seven day stages, passing through seven river valleys and offering more than 30 geo-information points. These distances help you gauge the scale of a multi-stage hike. Before setting out, check your WesterwaldSteig plans in the current route planner; the Druidensteig’s interpretive stations may change.
The Stöffel-Park in the Westerwald offers another regional perspective. This former basalt quarry site, covering around 140 hectares, combines industrial heritage, geological history and nature. Fossils can be seen in the TERTIÄRUM, including the famous “Stöffel mouse”; the fossils document around 25 million years of Earth’s history. Alongside landscapes and hiking, the Westerwald therefore also offers geological and industrial heritage topics to explore.
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Go to the wider travel overview: Westerwald.
