Several distinct local landmarks come together in Höhn: the Catholic parish church of the Visitation of Mary, the Hochstein natural monument, a headframe by the market square and seasonal skiing in Höhn-Schönberg. If you’re looking for a hotel in Höhn, first consider whether history, hiking or winter sports will shape your stay.
Church, Natural Monument and Mining History
The Catholic parish church of the Visitation of Mary is a photographic highlight in Höhn. It was first mentioned in 1100; the chapel and choir date from 1462. The dates refer to different points in its history: the church’s first mention and the dating of the chapel and choir.
The Hochstein natural monument adds scenery and hiking to the picture. It is a basalt boulder field at an elevation of around 525 metres, serves as a hiking trail landmark and is the highest elevation in the Westerburger Land.
An old headframe in the market square recalls the nearly 300-year history of the Alexandria mine. Operations began in 1651 and ended in 1961. These dates provide a clear timeframe for the local mining history.
Winter Sports in Höhn-Schönberg
Höhn-Schönberg offers a 700-metre ski slope and two lifts for skiing and snowboarding. The facilities also include floodlit skiing, sled rental and a ski school. As seasonal operations may vary, check the latest operating information before your visit.
In the Westerwald: Geology, Museums and Long-Distance Hiking Trails
Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry covering around 140 hectares in the Westerwald, bringing together industrial heritage, geological history and nature. The TERTIÄRUM at Stöffel Park displays fossils, including the famous “Stöffel mouse.” The fossils on display document around 25 million years of geological history.
The Westerwald Ceramics Museum is dedicated to the history of working with clay. Most of the objects on display originated in a Westerwald clay pit. In the well-equipped museum workshop, visitors can get creative themselves under expert guidance. Check the current workshop programme and booking conditions before your trip.
The Westerwald also offers hiking routes of different scales. The WesterwaldSteig is a 235-kilometre long-distance trail through the Westerwald with 16 stages. Check these details against the current route planner before setting off. The Druidensteig runs for 94 kilometres in seven daily stages through seven river valleys and offers more than 30 geo-information points. Its interpretive features may change over time. The length and number of stages make it possible to compare the scope of the two routes.
Other landscape features in the Westerwald include the Holzbach Gorge, a breakthrough valley about one kilometre long with basalt walls up to 30 metres high, and the Westerwald Lake District, a natural area with seven ponds. These descriptions refer to different natural features: a valley with striking basalt walls and an area shaped by its seven ponds.
Discover more destinations: Stahlhofen Am Wiesensee, Helferskirchen, Goddert, Meudt, Brandscheid, Bilkheim, Steinebach An Der Wied, Dernbach.
For the regional travel overview: Westerwald.
