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The "Kleiner Wäller Wied-Runde" Hiking Trail Recognized as an Accessible Trail

A stroll through Waldbreitbach: The 3-kilometer-long “Kleine Wäller Wied-Runde” has been certified as an accessible hiking trail. With its numerous sights throughout the town and along the Wied River,…
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Tour Guides Wanted for the Christmas Village

In just a few weeks, the Waldbreitbach Christmas Village will open once again. The Wiedtal Tourism Association is looking for tour guides who would like to lead bus groups, clubs, and individual visit…
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Working Together for a Vibrant Christmas Village

Since 2022, the Christmas Village Waldbreitbach e.V. has been dedicated to preserving traditions, fostering connections, and embracing new ideas. And with this year’s season set to begin on November 2…
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Refill stations offer hikers free drinking water

Refill Deutschland is a simple idea with a big impact: Businesses with the Refill sticker offer free tap water for any reusable drinking container you bring with you. The goal is to actively help redu…
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Press Trip to the Wiedtal: Nature, Culinary Delights, and Regional Diversity

From August 13 to 15, a three-day press tour brought five journalists to the Wied Valley. At the invitation of Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH and the Westerwald Touristik-Service, the participants gai…
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Druidensteig is “Germany’s Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2026”

A huge success for the Westerwald as a cross-border tourism region: The Druidensteig was voted first place in *Wandermagazin*’s contest for “Germany’s Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2026.” The certified …
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14,600 km cycled for climate protection

The Climate Alliance’s “City Cycling” campaign in the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach administrative district came to a fitting conclusion with an awards ceremony held in front of Rengsdorf Town Hall. Mayor P…
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Trends and opportunities in tourism discussed

At the latest network meeting of the economic development agency's tourism working group at the campsite in Leutesdorf, everything revolved around trends and future topics in tourism. After a welcome …
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Take a deep breath... climatic health resorts on the Wied awarded

The three climatic health resorts on the Wied - Niederbreitbach, Waldbreitbach and Roßbach - have once again been awarded the title of "climatic health resort". All three towns passed last year's meas…
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Cycling day WIEDer ins TAL on May 17th from Neuwied

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the cycling day WIEDer ins TAL will take place. The state roads L255 and L269 in the Wiedtal will be open from 10:00 - 17:00 for cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians only.…
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Lotto-Elf charity match on May 8 in Waldbreitbach

When the kick-off sounds in Waldbreitbach on May 8, 2026 at 7 p.m., the Lotto-Elf will be about much more than just a soccer match: the traditional selection of former professional footballers and wel…
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Members of the Wiedtal Tourism Association look ahead

At the general meeting of the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. in the Thalhauser Mühle, the participants took a look at the upcoming season, in which numerous campaigns and marketing measures are once a…
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VG Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach cycles for a good climate for the first time

The VG Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach is taking part in the city cycling campaign for the first time from May 3 to 23. Anyone who lives, works, is a member of a club or attends a school here can take part. T…
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Tourist working group of the Neuwied district on site on the Rhine front

Current projects and upcoming activities in tourism were the focus of the latest meeting of the tourism working group in the district of Neuwied, which is organized by the WFG business development age…
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Network meeting of the Naturgenuss partners at the Landhotel Fernblick

"What has long been popular with our neighbors in Austria and Italy is also gaining ground here: unencumbered enjoyment of nature with regional products as an instrument of tourism. There are now 90 p…
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Easter school cones for all first graders

In the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach, all first-grade pupils receive a different kind of school cone at Easter. The Wiedtal Tourism Association has put together information about the local a…
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On the trail of nature 2026

Diverse, educational and right on your doorstep: The Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park, together with the Dierdorf Forestry Office, has presented the new annual program "On the trail of nature". Those resp…
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Westerwald nature experiences 2026

The new "Westerwald NatureExperiences 2026" calendar of events is now available. The brochure offers a comprehensive overview of numerous events, excursions, workshops and hands-on activities that rev…
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Exchange between hiking trail sponsors and the forest

Around 40 volunteer trail patrons from the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach municipality came together at the beginning of March to kick off the year. The district foresters from the surrounding forest distric…
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Druidensteig wants to become "Germany's most beautiful hiking trail 2026"

The beauty of an entire region is literally at your feet when you walk along the Druidensteig trail. Between spectacular views and places steeped in history - from Freusburg to Hachenburg. This year, …
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60 years of the Malberg ski hut above the Wiedtal valley

In the district of Neuwied, the Malberg ski hut in the local community of Hausen/Wied has been proving that it doesn't necessarily have to be Switzerland, Aspen and the like when it comes to mountain …
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New vacation magazine whets the appetite for the region

The vacation magazine for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land has just been published. It is aimed at potential vacation guests and day trippers, but also offers exciting tips for locals. Especially on t…
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Successful recertification of ServiceQualität Deutschland

The Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office has been awarded the "ServiceQualität Deutschland" quality seal for a further three years. The aim is to exceed customer expectations and to secure its own…
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Tourist network meeting in Puderbach

The topic of "events and markets" was the focus of the 6th tourism network meeting of the Neuwied district economic development agency with district tourism expert Anja Arenz in Puderbach. Numerous st…
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Cross-country skiing talent day and district championship in Anhausen

The 8th DSV Talent Day in cross-country skiing and the district cross-country skiing championships in the 100 m sprint were held on natural snow in Anhausen. The event was organized by SRC Heimbach-We…
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Reduction of liability risks in forests and recreational areas

The German Tourism Association (DTV) and the German Hiking Association (DWV) expressly welcome the fact that the federal and state governments agreed on a decisive step towards reducing liability risk…
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Christmas caroling at the Advent calendar

On Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm, the atmospheric backdrop around the Advent calendar house and the oil mill in the Waldbreitbach Christmas village will be transformed into a stage for Christmas caro…
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New crèche trail Christmas village Waldbreitbach

The new children's nativity scene trail in the Waldbreitbach Christmas village was opened on St. Nicholas' Eve. Almost 200 visitors marveled at the lovingly arranged nativity scenes on the lido path, …
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Wäller tours once again awarded by the Hiking Institute

The two Wäller tours Iserbachschleife and Klosterweg in Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land have been certified for a further three years. The 20.8 km Iserbach loop around Anhausen, Rüscheid and Thalhausen a…
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Waldbreitbach Christmas Village shines from 29.11. to 25.1.

The idyllic village of Waldbreitbach in the Wiedtal valley has been transformed into the Waldbreitbach Christmas Village for over 35 years. This is not a fenced-in market square or a village of huts, …
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Four stars for "Colakation" in Willroth

New stars are now shining in the local community of Willroth - and no, we're not talking about premature Christmas lights on the winding tower of the "Georg" mine. But you only have to walk a few step…
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Camping businesses position themselves for online sales

In mid-October ,onlinejungle.campmade a stop in Mittelhof near Wissen as part of its Rhineland-Palatinate-wide roadshow to provide an important impetus for the digitalization of the camping industry.…
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New ADAC bike service station on the Wiedradweg in Roßbach

The ADAC is responding to the shift towards cycling and has been offering new services since 2024: These include bike service stations, which are set up on selected cycle paths and heavily frequented …
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Wäller donation hike on Sunday, 21.9.25

Under the motto "Together for the region - hike along and do good", nature enthusiasts can discover the region's most beautiful trails - and support local charitable projects in an uncomplicated way. …
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New gravel bike routes in the Wiedtal - nominated for the Rhineland-Palatinate Tourism Award

Gravel, gravel, gravel - this is the ideal surface for all gravel bikers. Supplemented by forest paths, meadow sections, sometimes bumpy farm tracks, side roads with little traffic and asphalt cycle p…
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New tourist website for the Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land region

The new website of the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. can now befound at www.wiedtal.de. Here, guests and locals alike can find all relevant information on hiking, cycling, sightseeing, gastronomy, …
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Touristik-Verband Wiedtal is a partner of "Sustainable Destination Westerwald"

The "Sustainable Destination Westerwald" partner network continues to grow: the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. is a new, committed business to join the network. It provides new impetus with sustainabl…
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Dialogue.future.tourism in Montabaur - Tourism is a plus for municipalities

As part of the Rhineland-Palatinate tourism information campaign, the event "Dialog.Future.Tourism" took place at Montabaur Castle. The diverse potential for developing tourism in the municipalities i…
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Video shows the economic importance of tourism in the Westerwald

Tourism is a strong economic driver in the Westerwald that goes far beyond pure leisure activities. It creates jobs, strengthens regional value chains and increases the quality of life. Thanks to targ…
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Cycling day WIEDer ins TAL on May 17, 2026

The WIEDer ins TAL cycling day took place yesterday. The state roads L255 and L269 in the Wiedtal were only open to cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians. After a cloudy morning with a few raindrop…
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General meeting of the Wiedtal Tourism Association

At the general meeting of the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. at the WesterwaldTreff in Oberlahr, the participants looked back on a successful year. The 1st Chairman, Mayor Hans-Werner Breithausen, rep…
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Wildlife and nature observation in the Westerwald

The Westerwald invites nature lovers to unforgettable animal encounters along its picturesque hiking trails. Whether wildlife parks, bird sanctuaries or educational trails - the region offers a wide r…
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Now pass mo off!

The Westerwald is more than just an excursion destination - it is our retreat, our source of strength, our home in nature. With the new awareness campaign "Jetzt Pass mo off!", Westerwald Touristik-Se…
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New brochure invites you to make exciting church discoveries

"Naturally Rhine-Westerwald - churches, monasteries and chapels". The 64-page publication presents 26 churches, monasteries and chapels, as well as a special historic cemetery in the Neuwied district,…
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eBike rental at the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office

The tourist information office in Waldbreitbach is now renting out two new Conway eBikes from Lower Saxony for guests and locals. The Cairon C 2.0 SUV eBike. One as a step-through model in size M with…
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Cycling day WIEDer ins TAL on May 18, 2025

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the cycling day WIEDer ins TAL will take place. The state roads L255 and L269 in the Wiedtal will be open from 10:00 - 17:00 for cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians only.…
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New edition of the cycling brochure "Cycling in the Westerwald"

The Westerwald is a paradise for cyclists! With its varied landscapes, picturesque river valleys and charming villages, the region offers ideal conditions for unforgettable cycling tours. To coincide …
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New events at the nature park

Thrilling encounters and unforgettable moments in nature This is what awaits you in the 2025 annual program of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and the Dierdorf Forestry Office: With more than 190 eve…
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Meeting of volunteer trail patrons from the Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land region

Over 40 volunteer trail patrons from the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach recently met at the Malberg-Hütte in Hausen to kick off the year. They look after a total of over 500 km of marked hiki…
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Westerwald tourism at a high level - overnight stays stable in 2024

The number of overnight stays in the Westerwald remained at a stable high level in 2024. With over 1.3 million overnight stays, the region remains an attractive travel destination (+0.3 %). The number…
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New brochures on hiking and cycling in the Westerwald now available

Westerwald Touristik-Service is pleased to announce the publication of three new brochures that will delight hiking and cycling enthusiasts alike. These publications provide comprehensive information …
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March 16 - New date for the RZ winter hiking day around the Westerwald brewery

The Rhein-Zeitung, Westerwald-Brauerei, Westerwald Touristik-Service, Tourist-Information Hachenburg and Typisch Westerwald are pleased to announce the new date for the RZ Winter Hiking Day! After the…
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Award-winning hiking trails - successful certifications

From January 18 to 20, 2025, Westerwald Touristik-Service (WTS) had a stand at the Caravan Motor Tourism Trade Fair (CMT) in Stuttgart. A special highlight was the award ceremony for the new and re-ce…
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Westerwald tourism working group meets in Hamm an der Sieg

The tourism working group was recently held in Hamm (Sieg) at the invitation of Westerwald Touristik-Service. In addition to members of the WTS, representatives from local authorities, districts, natu…
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Score points with natural and regional delights - 4th tourism network meeting

Which tourism topics will become more relevant in the future? Answers to this question were the focus of the 4th tourism network meeting in Unkel. During the exchange between the players from the leis…
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Inauguration of the former Henrich ski workshop on Malberg

The ski slope on the Malberg in Hausen/Wied was opened almost 60 years ago, on Boxing Day 1964. Back then, there was a small branch of Sporthaus Henrich from Neuwied-Niederbieber in the area of the sl…
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Regular guests in the Wiedtal for the 25th time

Christine and Luc Vuylsteke from Ingelmunster in Flanders were guests in the Wiedtal for the 25th time this fall. As every year, the loyal regular guests spent their one-week vacation at Nassen's Mühl…
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Star rain in the Wiedtal for tourist offers

Three vacation apartments in the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land have been awarded 4 stars by the German Tourism Association. These are once again the offers from the Grünwald family in Waldbreitbach and…
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Successful Wäller donation hike 2024

On October 3, the Wäller Spendenwanderung took place - an event that combines the joy of hiking with a commitment to charitable projects in the region. Organized by the Sparkassen Westerwald-Sieg and …
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Westerwald "Sustainable Destination" award

As part of the Westerwald Tourism Day on August 28, 2024 at the Westerwald Brewery in Hachenburg, the region officially received the "Sustainable Destination" award. Dr. Peter Zimmer, Managing Partner…
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Wäller Spendenwanderung 2024: Hike together and do good!

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Sparkassen Westerwald-Sieg and Neuwied as well as the Westerwald Touristik-Service invite you to the Wäller Spendenwanderung. This event offers hikers the opportunity…
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Stage hikes in the Westerwald

The Westerwald Touristik-Service has published a new, comprehensive brochure entitled "Etappenwandern im Westerwald - WesterwaldSteig, Druidensteig & Wiedweg". This new publication combines the previo…
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"Tourism is a plus for everyone" campaign launched

Tourism in Rhineland-Palatinate is not only a source of recreation and leisure activities, but also a key economic and location factor that drives the state forward. Tourism is more than just a vacati…
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E-bike rental at the Tourist-Info Waldbreitbach

The tourist information office in Waldbreitbach rents out two very special e-bikes for guests and locals alike: bamboo bikes from the MyBoo brand. These are produced together with a social project in …
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Network in tourism continues to grow

Tourism is a significant economic factor in Rhineland-Palatinate with high value creation rates. Reason enough, therefore, to develop approaches for action in line with the motto "Together we are stro…
A person holds a fishing rod over a calm river under a blue sky, with the text Angeln an der Wied and local tourism information in German.

Fishing on the Wied

The Wied in the area between Neustadt and Niederbreitbach is ideal for fishing. Some parts are shallow, some have a wilder course and others are dammed by weirs. The many campsites on the banks of the…
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25 years of WIEDer ins TAL on May 26, 2024

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, the cycling day WIEDer ins TAL will take place. There is a 25th anniversary to celebrate. The state roads L255 and L269 in the Wiedtal will be open from 10:00 - 17:00 for cycl…
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New edition of the shopping guide / regional products - Wir Westerwälder

The new edition of the regional shopping guide "Gutes aus dem Westerwald" is now available! The shopping guide provides a comprehensive overview of local stores, producers, services and offers from th…
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First graders informed about home

The Wiedtal Tourist Association has put together an information bag about the local area for all pupils in Year 1 in the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach municipality. In it, the children and their parents wil…
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Tourism working group in the Neuwied district met in Oberlahr

More and more holidaymakers are realizing that the district of Neuwied is also an excellent travel destination. In order to be prepared accordingly, the tourism experts from the district of Neuwied an…
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New RadBus line 131 Roßbach - Neuwied

The new RadBus Wiedtal (line 131) will be running between Roßbach / Wied and Neuwied from April 1, connecting the Westerwald with the banks of the Rhine. All RadBuses can be booked up to 2 hours befor…
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New hiking brochure Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land published

The new edition of the hiking brochure for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land has been published. It is available free of charge from the tourist information offices in Waldbreitbach and Rengsdorf. Also…
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Meeting of the volunteer path mentors

Over 40 volunteer trail patrons from the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach met at the Waldblick restaurant in Oberraden to kick off the year. They look after a total of over 500 km of marked hik…
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New nature park program!

For the 21st time, the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and the Dierdorf Forestry Office present the varied annual program "On the trail of nature"! The joint program of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park a…
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Christmas tree from the Christmas village decorates the capital

This year, the Christmas tree in front of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Representation in the Ministerial Gardens in Berlin comes from the Westerwald. More precisely, from the Christmas village of Wa…
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New HolidayMagazine 2024

The UrlaubsMagazin 2024 for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land has been published. It presents the hotels, restaurants, inns, vacation apartments and campsites in the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreit…
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2nd Christmas tree throwing in Waldbreitbach

Flying spruces in the Christmas village With the start of the Christmas village season, you can already register for the Christmas tree throwing event on the last Saturday in January. After the succes…
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Second tourism network meeting at Neuwied Zoo

This promises to be a successful model: The 2nd tourism network meeting of the business development agency and the tourism working group of the district of Neuwied also met with lively interest from t…
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Camper honor Camping am Strandbad

On 14.10.23 - after a break of 3 years - the traditional "Döppekooche Essen" of the Waldbreitbach Tourist Office took place again. This time, campers who have been permanent campers on the campsite at…
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New opening at the Hotel Strand-Café in Roßbach on 15.10.23

The Hotel-Restaurant Strand-Café in Roßbach / Wied reopened on Sunday, October 15. The new tenants are the Thomas family, who have already run a hotel in the Bergisches Land region for many years. The…
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Tourist information terminal opened in WesterwaldPark

A tourist information terminal including a shelter and brochure wall was opened at the Westerwald-Park/Gierenderhöhe exit of the A3 freeway in Neuwied. Hiking and cycling trails, excursion destination…
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Good things from the region

On Sunday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in and in front of the Wiedparkhalle in Neustadt (Wied), around 25 exhibitors will be showcasing the diversity of quality that the Westerwald and Rhine Val…
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Local history yearbook 2024 for the district of Neuwied published

The presentation of archaeological finds, an inheritance dispute involving a Wiedisch pastor, a trip to Indonesia with Neuwied sailors on board, local events such as a tavern brawl or the dwarf school…
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Campers' award at Neuerburg campsite

The Niederbreitbach tourist office has been running the "Neuerburg" camping site since 1961. Over 200 permanent pitches, a meadow for short-term campers, a youth meadow, 11 motorhome pitches, 2 vacati…
Two people with backpacks stand on a rocky riverbank surrounded by lush green trees, looking out over a calm, clear stream in a forest setting.

Hiking trails near Roßbach / Arnsau closed - Wiedweg detoured

There have been changes to the hiking trail network in the Arnsau area near Roßbach / Wied. The former Hotel Wiedfriede has been sold and is being converted into a multi-generation house by the new ow…
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Historic Deichwiesenhof in Bonefeld for lease

The cozy restaurant with outdoor terrace and inner courtyard is available for lease from 1.1.2024. The restaurant has a dining room with seating for 35 people. Adjacent is a small, fully equipped kitc…
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15 years of the WesterwaldSteig - Wiedblick tour adventure loop

The WesterwaldSteig is celebrating its 15th birthday this year. All hiking enthusiasts and fans of the "Top Trail of Germany" are cordially invited to celebrate this special anniversary in style. In o…
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Treasure hunt in Rengsdorfer Land - GPS tours around Hümmerich

There is now a new outdoor activity in the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach. "Copper" and "Gold" are the names of the two GPS puzzle tours in and around the local community of Hümmerich in Reng…
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Westerwald Touristik-Service with innovative website and unique data hub module

Westerwald Touristik-Service has set a milestone in digital tourism by developing the new website www.westerwald.info in collaboration with the renowned agency Page & Paper from Hachenburg. This websi…
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New hiking map for Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land

The hiking map for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land has been reissued. At a practical scale of 1:25,000, hikers will find all the local circular routes in the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach municipality. In …
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Nature park annual program "On the trail of nature"

For over 15 years, the annual program "Nature on the Trail" has been published by the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park and the Dierdorf Forestry Office. It provides an overview of the various events relat…
Two hikers stand at a wooden viewing platform overlooking a lush, green valley with rolling hills and blue sky. Text above reads Natürlich Rhein Westerwald and advertises scenic spots in the Neuwied district.

Tips for special views - new tourism brochure

The 30 most beautiful favorite places for far-reaching views and vistas in the district of Neuwied as a new brochure. Admittedly, there are far more than 30 beautiful places in the district of Neuwied…
Book cover with the title Blaue Glücksorte im Westerwald. The background shows illustrated water scenes, buildings, trees, and boats. A wooden paddle says Fahr raus & tauch ein. Author: Andreas Stahl.

Readings "Blue places of happiness in the Westerwald"

A sauna in the river, a nature trail by the stream and perpetual ice in the middle of the forest - water and the Westerwald go hand in hand. In this relaxing region, life splashes, rushes and bubbles …
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Member of the Bundestag Martin Diedenhofen (SPD) in VG

Member of the Bundestag Martin Diedenhofen (SPD) in VG Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach: Focus on the economy, tourism and supply Local Member of Parliament Martin Diedenhofen (SPD) recently visited the munici…
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4 stars for the vacation home Goldscheid

The newly furnished "Ferienhaus Goldscheid" on the outskirts of Breitscheid - Goldscheid has been awarded 4 stars by the German Tourism Association. The Marmann family has furnished the former agricul…
Poster for Wied in Flammen on August 19, 2023, in Waldbreitbach. The design shows abstract mountains with glowing lights and bold white event text on a dark background.

Wied in flames 2023

The Waldbreitbacher Junggesellen are pleased to announce that after a three-year break, "Wied in Flammen" will finally take place again on 19.08.2023. The fireworks will return this year with a combin…
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Over 200 hikers at the "Let's go Raiffeisen" rally in Dierdorf

On June 4, the third and, for the time being, last "Let's go Raiffeisen" star hike took place in the four municipalities of Altenkirchen-Flammersfeld, Dierdorf, Puderbach and Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach. …
Three people stand on a forest trail, holding a large warning banner in German. The banner shows a construction worker signaling stop and indicates the trail is temporarily closed for safety reasons. Trees and greenery surround them.

Forestry work Wäller Tour Bärenkopp

Felling of dangerous trees on the Bärenkopp - detour of the Wäller Tour Bärenkopp is signposted The popular Bärenkopp viewpoint near Verscheid is the destination of thousands of hikers every year. Man…
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Udo Jürgens Summer Night Concert Open Air on 15.7. in Straßenhaus

Tom Alaska plays Udo Jürgens - The new Ladies and Gentlemen Tour 2023. On Saturday, July 15, the local community of Straßenhaus is hosting a musical treat together with the Heimat- und Verschönerungsv…
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Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office awarded the "ServiceQualität Deutschland" seal of quality

The tourist information office in Waldbreitbach has been awarded the "ServiceQualität Deutschland" quality seal by the German Tourism Association. The aim of the Q seal is to initiate improvement proc…
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Expanded tourism network met at Arenfels Castle

Holidaymakers who come to the Neuwied district have little interest in administrative boundaries. Instead, they want to have as many options as possible for their leisure activities in the entire regi…
Gold and black graphic with the text 15 Jahre Westerwald Steig. Stylized hills and a winding path are depicted inside a square, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Westerwald Steig trail.

"15 years of the WesterwaldSteig" - a reason to celebrate!

The WesterwaldSteig is celebrating its 15th birthday this year. All hiking enthusiasts and fans of the "Top Trail of Germany" are cordially invited to celebrate this special anniversary in style. In o…
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Record overnight stays in Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land

The number of overnight stays in the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach set a new record in 2022, exceeding 100,000 overnight stays for the first time. The number of overnight stays from January …
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Tourism association informs primary school pupils about their homeland

The Wiedtal Tourist Association has put together a package with information about the local area for all pupils in the 1st and 2nd grades in the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach municipality. In it, the childr…
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Westerwald tourism working group meets in Waldbreitbach

On March 23, the tourism working group of the Westerwald Tourism Service took place on the monastery hill of the Waldbreitbach Franciscan nuns. Over 30 representatives from local tourism and functiona…
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The winding tower of the Georg mine in Willroth is open

From April to October 2023, the Willroth citizens' initiative will once again be offering guided tours of the winding tower at the Georg mine in Willroth. There is also the opportunity to take part in…
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IHK in talks with local tourism experts

The Koblenz Chamber of Industry and Commerce met with tourism professionals from the four districts on the right bank of the Rhine - Altenkirchen, Neuwied, Westerwald and Rhein-Lahn - to discuss curre…
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Tourism experts from the district "escape" Neuwied

The offer has won many awards and attracts plenty of puzzle fans from near and far to the dyke town of Neuwied. Clearly, this is an offer that can be advertised - preferably if you have experienced it…
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"On the trail of nature" with the nature park's annual program

Experiencing nature inspires, arouses curiosity and enchants. That is why the popular annual program "On the trail of nature" will be held again this year. For many years now, nature enthusiasts from …
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Zukunft Region Westerwald - Citizen participation "Wir Westerwälder" on April 19

The coronavirus pandemic has shown how important our rural areas are for society. It is crucial to work together to counter structural change in the municipalities with holistic solutions. The success…
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Lions Club Rhein-Wied presents Gospel Choir 'n Joy in Roßbach

The LC Rhein-Wied has once again been able to win over the Bad Honnef Choir 'n Joy, which is known far beyond the borders of the region, for a concert. The concert will take place on Saturday, 25.03.2…
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Detour and closures on the hiking trails in the Fockenbach Valley

There are currently a number of detour and closures on the hiking trails around the Fockenbach Valley. The section of the Klosterweg trail in the Neuerburg area is expected to be closed until the end …
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Exchange between hiking trail sponsors and forestry

The more than 40 volunteer trail patrons from the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach met at the start of the year at the Landhotel Fernblick in Hümmerich. They look after a total of over 500 km o…
A smiling woman on a running track throws a Christmas tree. She wears a race bib, gloves, athletic clothes, and white sneakers. The airborne tree is in front of her, and a grassy field and trees are in the background.

Fir trees fly through Waldbreitbach

Waldbreitbach is known nationwide as a Christmas village, but there have never been any flying Christmas trees here - until the 1st Christmas tree throwing event, with which VfL Waldbreitbach and FC W…
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New Christmas lights for the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office

The Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office is located in a half-timbered house that is over 250 years old and was extensively renovated in 2020. To make the building blend in even better with the Ch…
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HolidayMagazine 2023 Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land

The UrlaubsMagazin 2023 for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land has already been published. In it, the hotels, restaurants, inns, vacation apartments and campsites from the municipality of Rengsdorf-Wald…
Flyer for a tree-throwing event, Weihnachtsbaumwerfen, on January 28, 2023, in Waldbreitbach. Includes event details, age groups, sponsors logos, and a tree being thrown in the background.

1st tree throwing in the Christmas village

The VfL Waldbreitbach athletics department, together with FC Waldbreitbach (WFC), will be organizing a fun-filled, popular sporting event at the end of the Christmas Village season. All age groups can…
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Christmas village rally

Christmas village rally! Answer 10 questions and pick up a small surprise at the Tourist Information Office. Children and young people up to the age of 18 can hand in the completed quiz sheet at the T…
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Wäller Tour Iserbachschleife scores as a premium trail

The Wäller Tour Iserbachschleife has been awarded "Premium Hiking Trail" status by the German Hiking Institute for a further three years. The markings and signposting are well maintained in both direc…
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Regional market Naturgenuss Rhein-Westerwald attracts visitors to Neustadt

Perfect autumn weather with almost late summer temperatures accompanied the market premiere of the regional initiative Naturgenuss, which has been running as a network and marketing project since 2019…
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16 new tourist information boards set up along the Wied cycle path

The Wied cycle path has 16 new cycle tourism information boards in the municipalities of Hachenburg, Altenkirchen-Flammersfeld, Asbach, Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach and the town of Neuwied. In our VG at th…
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New brochure "Hiking on the Wäller tours"

Order now free of charge! The new edition of the popular brochure "Wandern auf den Wäller Touren" (Hiking on the Wäller Tours), which the Westerwald Touristik-Service has just published, has been eage…
A group of smiling adults, some holding scissors, stand on a forest path during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. They are surrounded by trees and greenery, celebrating the opening of a trail.

New "Kleiner Wäller Vital-Parcours" hiking trail opened

On Sunday, October 9, the new "Kleiner Wäller Vital-Parcours" was opened by the Rhineland-Palatinate Minister for Economic Affairs & Tourism, Daniela Schmitt. Well over 100 guests were welcomed at the…
A book titled Heimat-Jahrbuch 2023 Landkreis Neuwied lies on a wooden surface, featuring a cover photo of a large, ornate building with towers, arched windows, and a landscaped area in front.

Local history yearbook 2023 for the district of Neuwied published

414 pages full of history(ies): The Local History Yearbook 2023 of the district of Neuwied has been published and is available for €7.00 from the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office. The articles…
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60 years of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park

One of Germany's oldest nature parks celebrates a milestone birthday Anniversary celebration of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park surrounded by archaeology, history and nature: with a view of the Neuwi…
Promotional graphic with illustrated trees and text: Wäller Forsten Auf. Rettungsaktion baumreicher Westerwald against a background of a green landscape and blue sky with clouds.

"We're reforesting!" campaign by Wäller Helfen

The association "Wäller Helfen e.V. - gemeinsam statt einsam" is a network for neighborhood help in the Westerwald. The motto of the latest campaign is "We are reforesting". You too can support the ca…
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Opening of "Kleiner Wäller MalbergSeeBlick" in Hausen

The Westerwald has one more "Kleiner Wäller" walking trail. The 3 km "MalbergSeeBlick" circular trail in Hausen an der Wied opens on Sunday, 18.9.2022, making it the 17th trail under this brand in the…
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Guest honors at the Niederbreitbach campsite

The Niederbreitbach tourist office has been running the "Neuerburg" camping site since 1961. Over 200 permanent pitches, a short-stay meadow, a youth meadow, motorhome pitches as well as two vacation …
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New brochure "Stage hikes on the Wiedweg"

The Wied, the longest river in the Westerwald, gives its name to the 110 km long Wiedweg. The Wied is a major feature of the Westerwald and shapes large parts of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park. From…
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Germany's most beautiful hiking trail - WesterwaldSteig reaches 5th place

Over 100 trails applied to the hiking magazine to be voted "Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2022", of which 10 multi-day and 15 day tours were nominated and put to the vote. The WesterwaldSteig …
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Forest walk with mental training and relaxation on 4.9.

On Sunday, 4.9.2022 from 10 am to 1 pm, a guided forest walk with mental training and relaxation will take place in Rengsdorfer Land. The Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. is offering the event with rela…
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Hiking pass: Collect hiking badges in the Westerwald

In cooperation with the SummitLynx app, Westerwald Touristik-Service offers hikers in the Westerwald the opportunity to digitally record their hiking experiences and collect points in the process. Whe…
A group of people stand on a viewing platform atop a tall brick tower with a metal staircase, surrounded by green fields, trees, and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky. A German flag is flying from the platform.

Kurtscheid viewing platform still well frequented

At the beginning of July, the number of visitors to the viewing platform on the Kurtscheid water tower exceeded 25,000! The wonderful 360-degree view of the surrounding area and far beyond has lost no…
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25th VOR-TOUR of Hope on 9.8. in the Neuwied district

The VOR-TOUR der Hoffnung is looking forward to the days in August when the 25th anniversary tour, which was canceled in 2020, finally gets underway. Idealistic citizens, well-known athletes, politici…
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Fascination Westerwald - the adventure magazine

Fascination Westerwald - this is the name of the adventure magazine published by Westerwald Touristik-Service. On 125 pages, the reader can go on a journey of discovery and track down numerous well-kn…
A small wooden playground structure with a slide and stairs sits in a grassy field, surrounded by a fence. Trees and distant hills are visible in the background under a clear sky.

Record number of visitors to the Iserbach loop

The Wäller Tour Iserbachschleife in Rengsdorfer Land has once again set a new visitor record for 2021. After 6,200 hikers in 2020, 6,900 visitors were counted last year. Of course, this was also a res…
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Opening of the "Streuobstwiese" dwarf trail in Rengsdorf

The "Streuobstwiese" dwarf trail on the outskirts of Rengsdorf was reopened last weekend. The three dwarf trails are still very popular and have been in even greater demand than before, especially in …
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Landsommer offers pleasurable experiences

From the end of June to the beginning of September, restaurateurs and producers from the Naturgenuss regional initiative invite you to enjoy summery offers between the Rhine Valley and the Westerwald.…
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Opening of the "Streuobstwiese" dwarf trail in Rengsdorf - July 1, 2022

The three dwarf trails around Rengsdorf are still very popular and have been in even greater demand than before, especially in the last two years. To ensure that the offer is well positioned for the f…
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Fair in Waldbreitbach starts on 18.8.22

Every year, the "Gemütlichkeit" Waldbreitbach bachelor club organizes the fair in Waldbreitbach, which is known far beyond the district boundaries. It is so well known because the large fireworks disp…
A bike charging station for e-bikes with green leaf designs stands next to an empty bike rack in a park with trees, a dirt path, benches, and information boards in the background.

E-bike charging station in Ehlscheid is in operation

The local municipality of Ehlscheid has installed an e-bike charging station at the spa park. Here, cyclists can use the barefoot path and the water treading pool or visit the restaurants while chargi…
A metal signpost stands by a forest road, showing directions to Neuwied, Rengsdorf, Bonefeld, Puderbach, and Straßenhaus. Lush green trees and foliage surround the area, with a path visible to the right.

New cycle path signage around Rengsdorf

New cycle path signage has been installed between Neuwied-Oberbieber and Oberhonnefeld-Gierend. These are based on the state-wide specifications of the HBR (green and white signage). The cycle path ru…
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E-bike rental at the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office

The latest Movelo models are available all year round in the bicycle garages at the tourist information office in Waldbreitbach! These are two Comfort Plus e-bikes: The elegant cruiser with a powerful…
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Enjoying nature: a real seal of quality

The Hotel Zur Post in Waldbreitbach is one of 18 Naturgenuss restaurants and now demonstrates its affiliation to the Naturgenuss regional initiative at the front door. Neuwied district. Attention: Her…
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Forest bathing in the Wiedtal - new dates & new route

The first forest bathing workshop in the Wiedtal for this season starts on Sunday, 1.5.2022 from 10 am to 1 pm. The Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. offers the event in the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park …
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Germany's most beautiful hiking trail 2022: the WesterwaldSteig is nominated

Almost 100 hiking trails from all over Germany have applied to the trade magazine Wandermagazin to become Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2022. A total of 25 trails have made it to the final and…
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Advertising in the air: Westerwald-Wiedtal hot air balloon takes off

It was worth the wait: the new Westerwald-Wiedtal hot air balloon was christened in fantastic weather. Westerwald Touristik-Service and the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. are sponsoring a hot air ball…
Several goats with various fur colors and markings stand and graze on a grassy, brush-covered hillside on a cloudy, foggy day. Sparse leafless shrubs and a distant landscape are visible in the background.

Animal landscape conservationists on the Malberg

The area around the Malberg lake in Hausen / Wied is becoming increasingly overgrown and valuable dry habitats are being lost. To counteract this, the local community has launched an exciting landscap…
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Open day at the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office

The tourist information center in Waldbreitbach was extensively renovated and refurbished by the local municipality as the owner of the building in 2020. The barrier-free conversion was funded by the …
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Cycling day WIEDer ins TAL on May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the WIEDer ins TAL cycling day will take place after a two-year break. The L255 state road in the Wiedtal valley will be open to cyclists, inline skaters and pedestrians for 5…
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Be careful in the forest!

We ask all hikers, walkers and mountain bikers to take extra care in the forest! Due to the storm and rain, the ground is very soft and there have already been cases of falling trees and landslides. A…
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New vacation magazine for Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land

The new UrlaubsMagazin 2022 for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land is now available. The brochure published by the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. features many hotels, restaurants, inns, vacation apartm…
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The Wiedweg was newly marked and labeled

Just in time for the 2022 hiking season, the Wiedweg was awarded the "Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Trail" label by the German Hiking Association. For the first time since 2016, when the seal expire…
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Successful classification of vacation apartments

The vacation apartment on Klosterweg in Kurtscheid and the Marlene vacation apartment in Waldbreitbach have been successfully classified by the German Tourism Association DTV. Mechthild Müller's 4-sta…
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20,000 visitors to the Kurtscheid viewing platform

The viewing platform in Kurtscheid continues to enjoy great popularity. Even though the weather is not always ideal for a good view at the moment with high fog, the 20,000th visitor was recently count…
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Two Wäller tours repeatedly certified

The two Wäller tours Bärenkopp and Klosterweg in Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land have been certified for a further three years. The 11.6 km long Bärenkop around Waldbreitbach and Verscheid was awarded th…
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Info-Terminal Rengsdorf put into operation

In Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land, visitors can already find out about the region at two information terminals. In Anhausen at the Wäller Tour Iserbachschleife hiking parking lot and in Waldbreitbach op…
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Nature documentaries Wiedtal and Nature Park on Anixe HD

The TV channel ANIXE HD takes viewers to spectacular natural locations as part of the "Anixe Wildlife" series. Rare animals, remote places and mighty oceans are documented here. You get a unique insig…
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Digital nativity scene trail through the Waldbreitbach Christmas village

As is well known, the Waldbreitbach Christmas Village is not a fenced-in village of huts, but the entire village is decorated with Christmas attractions, lighting and, above all, numerous nativity sce…
A nativity scene with figurines of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus in a manger, three wise men, a donkey, and an ox, set inside a wooden stable with straw and moss decorations.

Crib donation from the Wiedtal to the Ahr valley

When it comes to nativity scenes in Waldbreitbach, people call master nativity scene builder Stefan "Charly" Girnstein. This is also how friends of nativity scenes from the Ahr valley got in touch wit…

Christmas hut Klosterberg - Advent Sundays

Christmas spirit on the Sundays in Advent On all Advent Sundays, the Christmas hut on the terrace of the Klosterberg is open from 2-5 pm. Here you can enjoy waffles, coffee, mulled wine, apple punch a…
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Vacation apartments in the Wiedtal awarded 4 stars

The Grünwald vacation apartment in Waldbreitbach and the Schuster vacation apartment in Roßbach have once again been awarded 4 stars by the German Tourism Association DTV. Since Juliane and Jürgen Grü…
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Local choirs sing the praises of "Christmas in Rhein-Wied"

Rhine-Wied Lions Club presents special CD - District Administrator Achim Hallerbach: "Great opportunity for our musicians to present themselves" Neuwied district. When we sing, we emit aerosols, espec…
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Christmas Village Waldbreitbach - The original from 27.11. - 30.1.

Christmas village - a term of the hour. The idyllic village of Waldbreitbach in the Wiedtal valley has been transformed into the Waldbreitbach Christmas Village for over 30 years. This is not a fenced…
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Natural root crèche in Waldbreitbach at a new location

When the Waldbreitbach Christmas Village opens on November 27, the popular natural root nativity scene will be in a new location. It cannot be set up as usual in the Maria Himmelfahrt parish church. A…
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Guest honors at the Neuerburg campsite, Niederbreitbach

Unfortunately, the guest ceremonies at the Neuerburg campsite in Niederbreitbach for the past two years had to be canceled due to the coronavirus. However, they have now been held in a slightly differ…
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Strong performance by the volunteer trail wardens

Autumn hiking in the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land: Many of the more than 40 volunteer trail wardens from the Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach municipality came together for a regular exchange. "Our volunteers …
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"Meetings and more" - attractive company offers

The new edition of the "Meetings and more" brochure now also contains "experience modules" in addition to many options for company meetings and events. Local companies and businesses are always lookin…
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Tour tip from the mayor: "O1 Oberraden" circular hike

In a regular series, Westerwald-Touristik presents a favorite cycling or hiking route of an association mayor. Today it's the almost 7 km long circular hiking trail O1 in Oberraden, which Mayor Hans-W…
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30 children on vacation in the Wiedtal valley

Once again this year, the vacation camp in Wiedtal provided 30 children between the ages of six and twelve with two fantastic weeks that will live long in the memory. It goes without saying that the s…
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Malberg in Hausen redesigned

From the 373 m high Malberg in Hausen an der Wied, visitors have always had a magnificent panoramic view of the Wiedtal valley and the heights of the Westerwald. The parking lot area and the viewpoint…
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Climate benches from the nature park spend the winter in Waldbreitbach

The six climate benches of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park are now in place on the banks of the River Wied in Waldbreitbach. They will also spend the winter there until February in order to catch the…
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Digital hiking pass: collect hiking badges in the Westerwald now

In cooperation with the SummitLynx app, Westerwald Touristik-Service has recently started offering hikers the opportunity to digitally record their hiking experiences and collect points. When hiking o…
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Tips for the district of Neuwied - New tourism brochure

The district of Neuwied has published a new tourism brochure to coincide with the vacation season: sights with a national appeal as well as the region's most beautiful hiking and cycling trails have b…
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Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office honored for barrier-free travel

Especially for guests with disabilities, detailed and above all reliable information on the use and experience of tourist offers is an essential basis for making travel decisions. The Waldbreitbach To…
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New bike brochure published!

Cycling in the Westerwald - this is the title of the new cycling brochure. The almost 100-page brochure contains detailed information on 35 cycle tours in the region. Each tour is presented on a doubl…
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Take a deep breath - sustainable quality in the climatic health resorts

The Wiedtal valley and the Rengsdorfer Land region in the middle of the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park are characterized by particularly good air quality in many places. Holidaymakers will find four sta…
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Mindfulness and caution in the forest

The Wiedtal Tourist Association is asking all visitors to the hiking trails in the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land to take extra care and be vigilant. In the Westerwald, storms, drought and bark beetles …
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Reopening of the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office

The tourist information office in Waldbreitbach was extensively renovated and refurbished last year by the local municipality, which owns the building. Guests can now be welcomed again. The 1st Chairm…

New environmental compass: Westerwald nature experiences

Environmental compass appears with a new name and new layout: Westerwald nature experiences Westerwald region. The "Wir Westerwälder" initiative is presenting the "new environmental compass" in a new …
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UrlaubsMagazin Wiedtal & Rengsdorfer Land presents

The new UrlaubsMagazin 2021 for the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land has been published. The 44-page brochure is published by the Touristik-Verband Wiedtal e.V. The new catalog presents the hotels, restau…
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WIEDer ins TAL 2021 is canceled

The WIEDer ins TAL cycling day on May 16, 2021 will not take place again this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. This was announced by the organizers from the municipalities of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitb…
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Host directory 2021 published!

The region's hosts introduce themselves in the 2021 vacation catalog and whet the appetite for a vacation in the Westerwald. Whether vacation apartments or farm vacations, guesthouses or comfortable 4…
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Cross-district cooperation in tourism to be further intensified

Consultation process for tourism service center launched Five municipalities from the districts of Neuwied and Altenkirchen want to work together in new ways in tourism in the future. The first major …
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Vacation apartment Norika in Wiedtal receives 3 stars

The Norika vacation apartment in Niederbreitbach has been classified with three stars by the German Tourism Association. The Krämer-Bach family's apartment has been open since July, right in the middl…
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New outdoor terminals

Visitors to the Wiedtal and Rengsdorfer Land can now obtain information around the clock at three outdoor terminals. The terminals are located in Anhausen at the Wäller Tour Iserbachschleife hiking pa…
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Hotel Waldterrasse in Rengsdorf receives award

The Hotel-Restaurant Waldterrasse in Rengsdorf has once again been awarded 2* stars by the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA). All criteria of the German Hotel Classification were checke…
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Keep an eye out when cycling and hiking - closures or detour in many places

In the Westerwald, the bark beetle has recently struck devastatingly. Complete stands of spruce have often been destroyed, particularly in dry and warm locations. To prevent the beetles from spreading…
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Nature enjoyment host

Where good things are so close! Our recipe for genuine taste experiences is as simple as it is convincing. Take chefs and hosts with a passion for the region and bring them together with the best prod…
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Collection and delivery service in the catering trade

The tourism and hospitality sectors continue to be among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Since November 2, restaurants, cafés and pubs have again been banned from opening and overnight st…
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New children's adventure brochure presents leisure activities

The new 20-page brochure presents numerous adventure tips for children and families. The publication aims to inspire children and parents alike to go on a discovery tour in the district of Neuwied, es…
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Eifelverein Linz on the monastery trail

The last day hike organized by the Eifelverein Ortsgruppe Linz led along the Wäller Tour "Klosterweg" from Rengsdorf to Waldbreitbach. The group used the hiking bus, which runs every Sunday and public…
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Corona crisis: "Food to go" as the hope of the Wäller gastronomy sector

At the beginning of the week, restaurants across the country had to close their doors. Domestic restaurants are also affected. They are still allowed to offer their food in home service. A notice on t…
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Wiedtalbad

Unfortunately, the Wiedtalbad must remain closed due to the current Corona regulations. Visitors can find up-to-date information at www.wiedtalbad.de or on our Facebook page. Unfortunately, the Wiedta…
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Nature park promotes measures in the VG Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach

As in previous years, the Rhine-Westerwald Nature Park once again supported various measures in the municipality of Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach in 2019 with funding from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.…
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New offers on the dwarf paths in Rengsdorf

The three dwarf trails around Rensgdorf have been around for a good ten years now. So it was time to come up with something new to keep the trails attractive. The local community of Rengsdorf commissi…
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Renovation of the Waldbreitbach Tourist Information Office

The tourist information office in Waldbreitbach has been extensively renovated and refurbished by the local community. The guest room is now brighter and more spacious and has a modern area for brochu…
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Small Wäller - big enjoyment: new walking trails in the Westerwald

The Westerwald now has walking (hiking) trails for people who like to stroll and tackle less long tours: the "Kleine Wäller". All ten tours have been uniformly marked and an attractive information boa…
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Reference to accommodation ban

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, accommodation for tourism purposes is prohibited until January 31, 2021. Even after this date, there may be further restrictions, particularly on tourist accommodation an…