Holzbach lies on the edge of the Soonwald, in a rural setting of slopes and hollows along the stream of the same name. The Holzbach flows into the Simmerbach near Ohlweiler. The terrain and watercourse shape the landscape around the village.

Walks, hikes and cycle routes

Holzbach and the surrounding area offer opportunities for walks and longer hikes; well-developed cycle routes lead to neighbouring villages. You can choose between different ways to explore the area: on foot, there are walks and longer hikes, while the cycle routes provide connections to nearby villages. When planning your day, it helps to distinguish between a shorter walk, a longer hike and a bike ride. This provides guidance when choosing an activity, without requiring these options to be combined into a fixed itinerary.

Accommodation and activities at Höhenhof

Höhenhof is situated above Holzbach on the edge of the forest and offers far-reaching views. Accommodation options include a pitch for a caravan, a hay hotel and holiday apartments. Carriage rides and horse-riding holidays are also on offer. If you would like to consider farm activities as well as accommodation, these are specific options you can include in your choice. Availability may change, so check what is currently available before booking. Another activity at Höhenhof is farmer’s golf: the ten-hole course lies among orchards, meadows and hedges and features natural obstacles. Alongside walks, hikes and cycle routes, you can choose from carriage rides, horse-riding holidays and a game on a dedicated course as different leisure options.

Church, archaeological finds and local food culture

The Evangelical Church, dating from 1759, is considered Holzbach’s architectural centrepiece. Holzbach is also associated with archaeological finds from the Neolithic and Roman periods. A specific building and archaeological links to two different eras offer distinct points of connection with the village’s history. Local food culture is another part of getting to know the area: Beereflaare is a yeast cake topped with dried pears. Alongside the landscape and activities, visitors can discover an architectural landmark, historical connections and a culinary detail.

The wider Rhein-Hunsrück region

The landscape takes on a broader scale across the wider Rhein-Hunsrück destination. The Rhein-Hunsrück district includes large parts of the Hunsrück plateau and the quartzite ridges to the south, such as the Soonwald; in the Middle Rhine Valley area, the Rhine also forms the district’s eastern boundary. The district has numerous hiking trails, including the certified Soonwaldsteig premium hiking trail. Extensive, well-developed and signposted cycle routes run along the Rhine and through the Hunsrück. This district-wide information adds a second level to the local overview: Holzbach and its surroundings offer walks, longer hikes and cycle routes to neighbouring villages, while the regional descriptions cover a larger network of hiking and cycling routes.

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See the wider travel overview: Rhein-Hunsrück.