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Elkenroth

Elkenroth is a town in Landkreis Altenkirchen (Westerwald) district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany of about 1,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 26 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Steinbruch Hasselichskopf, Rosenheimer Lay and Galgenkopf.

50.7333° N, 7.8833° EPop. 1,900

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Within 30 km32 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Elkenroth

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:27 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Elkenroth
  2. Galgenkopfnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Windhahnviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Graureiher-Kolonienature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Abtei Marienstattchurch · 30 min
  6. Hachenburg Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Elkenroth
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Elkenroth?

Steinbruch Hasselichskopf (nature spot, about 1 km), Rosenheimer Lay (nature spot, about 2 km), Galgenkopf (nature spot, about 6 km), Abtei Marienstatt (church, about 10 km), Windhahn (viewpoint, about 10 km), Graureiher-Kolonie (nature spot, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Elkenroth?

82 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Elkenroth?

Hachenburg Castle, about 11 km by road; Freusburg (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Elkenroth?

Windhahn, about 10 km by road; Westerwald-Brauerei (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Elkenroth?

Start in Elkenroth, visit Galgenkopf, then Windhahn, then Graureiher-Kolonie, then Abtei Marienstatt, then Hachenburg Castle, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.