A baptismal font made of Eifel basalt lava is located in the Protestant Church of St. Peter in Kroppach. To reach the nearby Weltende Nature Trail, take bus routes 270 or 410 to Stein-Wingert. Check the connections before travelling so you can reliably plan your journey to this hiking destination.

Hiking and landscapes in the wider Westerwald region

In the wider Westerwald travel region, the “Weltende” Nature Trail in the Kroppacher Schweiz runs along narrow paths and unspoilt trails. Some sections are secured with wire ropes; along the way, there are views across the Nister valley. Trail conditions and access may change seasonally. Check the current conditions before setting out.

For hikes beyond this trail, the WesterwaldSteig offers a longer route: it runs for 235 kilometres through the Westerwald and comprises 16 stages. Check your plans against the current route planner before setting out. Another regional hiking option is the Druidensteig. It covers 94 kilometres in seven day stages, crosses seven river valleys and features more than 30 geo-information points. As its interpretive infrastructure may change, it is worth checking the latest tour information before setting out.

Geology and nature in the wider Westerwald region

At 657 metres, the Fuchskaute is the highest elevation in the Westerwald. The Holzbach Gorge offers a different geological profile: this breakthrough valley, about one kilometre long, has basalt walls up to 30 metres high. The Westerwald Lake District is a natural area with seven ponds. These destinations offer varied landscapes in the wider Westerwald travel region.

The Stöffel Park combines industrial heritage, geological history and nature across the site of a former basalt quarry covering around 140 hectares. Fossils are on display in the park’s TERTIÄRUM, including the famous “Stöffel mouse”; they document around 25 million years of geological history. The quarry site and the fossils offer different ways to explore the region’s geological history.

Culture and places to visit in the wider Westerwald region

Hachenburg’s historic town centre is characterised by restored half-timbered houses around the Alter Markt; the Löwenbrunnen fountain is also part of its historic character. The Hachenburg Erlebnis-Brauerei offers beer experience tours and brewing courses. Individual appointments can be arranged by telephone. Check the current options directly with the brewery.

The Westerwald Ceramics Museum presents the history of working with clay. Most of the objects on display originated in a Westerwald clay pit. At the well-equipped museum workshop, you can get creative yourself under expert guidance; check the current workshop programme and booking conditions in advance. Hachenburg, the brewery and the ceramics museum offer different cultural highlights within the wider Westerwald travel region.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to choose a clear focus: should Kroppach, with the baptismal font in St. Peter, be at the centre of your trip, or would you like to include themes from the wider Westerwald region in your plans? Tailor your search to this focus.

Discover more destinations: Nister, Hillscheid, Helferskirchen, Girod, Langenhahn, Nomborn, Nistertal, Dreisbach

Go to the wider travel overview: Westerwald.