Winnen includes the southern part of Wiesensee, which covers around 80 hectares; from the village, you can reach the lake on foot in just a few minutes. The surrounding area features views of the lake, vistas towards the Taunus and mostly paved paths. In Winnen, a strong sense of place goes hand in hand with a landscape that can also be explored on foot.
Circular trails and longer hikes
The Wiesensee region has a marked 6.5-kilometre circular trail, the “Kleiner Wäller Wiesensee.” A permanent hiking route is around 11 kilometres long and connects Secker Weiher with Wiesensee. The routes differ in both length and format: on one, you stay on a marked circuit, while the other runs between two named bodies of water. This lets you plan your hike around your preferred distance and route type.
Water activities and golf
Leisure activities at Wiesensee include swimming, sailing, surfing and fishing. The lake has currently been drained for repairs. If you are planning any of these water activities, check before your trip to see whether they are available. The leisure area also has an 18-hole golf course and a 9-hole short course. There are several kinds of activities to choose from; for water activities, be sure to take the lake’s current repair status into account.
Winnen as a destination for finding a holiday apartment
When looking for a holiday apartment in Winnen, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your trip. Do you want Wiesensee, the trails mentioned here and the landscape around Winnen to shape your stay, or would you also like to include other nature and cultural attractions in the Westerwald? This distinction keeps the focus on the local area while leaving room to tailor your stay to your interests. The overview below has information about the regional destinations mentioned here.
More to explore in the wider Westerwald destination
The wider Westerwald destination offers a range of cultural, craft and geological attractions. Hachenburg Adventure Brewery offers beer experience tours and brewing courses; private appointments can be arranged by phone. Check the current booking conditions directly with the brewery. The Westerwald Ceramics Museum explores the history of working with clay. Most of the objects on display were originally found in a Westerwald clay pit. At the museum workshop, visitors can get creative themselves under expert guidance; check the workshop programme and booking details in advance.
Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry covering around 140 hectares, where industrial heritage, geological history and nature come together. The TERTIÄRUM at Stöffel Park displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse,” documenting around 25 million years of geological history. These destinations each have a different focus: the brewery offers tours and courses, while the museum and park explore clay, fossils and the history of the site.
Long-distance hiking and landscapes in the Westerwald
For longer hikes, the WesterwaldSteig is a regional option: this long-distance trail runs for 235 kilometres through the Westerwald and has 16 stages. Check the current route planner when making specific plans. The Holzbach Gorge offers a different kind of landscape: this gorge is around one kilometre long, with basalt walls up to 30 metres high. The Westerwald Lake District is a distinct natural area with seven ponds. These destinations are part of the wider Westerwald and complement the more focused look at Winnen and Wiesensee with further hiking and landscape attractions.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Höchstenbach, Rennerod, Dernbach, Höhr-Grenzhausen, Nistertal, Görgeshausen, Ransbach-Baumbach, Selters.
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Westerwald.
