Bad Marienberg (Westerwald): Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A 4 km circular trail leads through woodland and meadows in the wildlife park of Bad Marienberg; the path is suitable for wheelchairs. The wildlife park is open year-round from sunrise to dusk, and admission is free.

Nature

Bacher Lay is a nature reserve between Bad Marienberg and Nisterau, through which the Schwarze Nister flows. It is 2 km on foot from Bad Marienberg town centre and provides a habitat for rare animal and plant species.

Hiking and Trails

Bad Marienberg has eight hiking and walking trails ranging from 5 km to 18 km in length. Three Nordic walking routes start at the large wildlife park car park. The Bad Marienberg Neuer Weg bus stop is approximately 150 m from the main route of the WesterwaldSteig. Travel to Bad Marienberg is described as an ICE journey to Montabaur followed by a bus ride to the Bad Marienberg (Westerwald) Neuer Weg stop.

Cycling and Winter

More than 200 km of signposted and inspected cycling routes are available around Bad Marienberg. The cycling tours mainly follow quiet cycle paths and hiking trails around Bad Marienberg and are accompanied by two local guides. Bad Marienberg's winter activities include groomed cross-country ski trails, two ski lifts and a toboggan run.

Culture and History

The Basalt Park Bad Marienberg is a former quarry and open-air museum. It presents documented basalt extraction methods, geological processes and various basalt formations, including five- and six-sided columns. The Heimatstuben Bad Marienberg feature changing exhibitions on the local landscape, history, customs and economy, as well as the Westerwald's “Wäller” identity.

Gardens

The Apothecary Garden is laid out in the form of a classical monastery garden. It contains more than 100 plants; 18 information boards explain the effects and uses of more than 120 medicinal plants. Guided tours of the Apothecary Garden can be booked on request through the Tourist Information.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Bad Marienberg (Westerwald) can then continue searching for accommodation. More local pages: Moschheim, Montabaur, Hellenhahn-Schellenberg, Ebernhahn, Winnen, Hillscheid, Rennerod, Atzelgift.

For the higher-level travel overview: Westerwald.