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Things to see in Hachenburg (Germany): 56 places and when to go
Hachenburg is a town in Germany, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (36), Nature (8), Wildlife (7). The best known are Marienstatt Abbey, Dreifelder Weiher and Gräbersberg. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 50.657, 7.8167
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (36) · Nature (8) · Wildlife (7) · History (5) · Mountains (3) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 88 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gräbersberg, at 513 m.
What to see in Hachenburg
The places in and around Hachenburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Marienstatt AbbeyCistercian monastery3.2 km
- Dreifelder WeiherLake in Germany7.7 km
- GräbersbergNature · Mountains4.2 km
- HellebergNature · Mountains12 km
- Bacher LayNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany11 km
- Burg HartenfelsCastle9.9 km
- Burg SteinebachCastle in Germany5.1 km
- Marienthal AbbeyGerman monastery14 km
- Schloss SchönsteinCastle14 km
- St. IgnatiusChurch in Germany15 km
- Westerwald-BrauereiBrewery3 m
- Wölferlinger WeiherNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany10 km
- IrrlichtsweiherNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany13 km
- Oberes WiedtalNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany4.5 km
- Tertiär- und Industrie-Erlebnispark StöffelWith kids6.8 km
- Wiedaue bei BorodNature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany6.7 km
- Wildpark Bad MarienbergWith kids · Wildlife8.4 km
- Wittener HütteMountains · Hiking9.9 km
- [3] HWW Westerwald (Au/Sieg - Bad Ems)Hiking13 km
- [3] HWW Westerwald Etappe 1 (Au/Sieg - Altenkirchen)Hiking14 km
- [4] HWW Westerwald (Wissen - Obernhof)Hiking12 km
- AuenlandwegHiking14 km
- Birkenhof BrennereiDistillery6.3 km
- Brennerei WeyandDistillery6.4 km
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Druidensteig, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (North), [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz [3] (Flammersfeld - Berod)](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz-3-flammersfeld-berod/), [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz [4] (Berod - Seeburg am Dreifelder Weiher)](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz-4-berod-seeburg-am-dreifelder-weiher/), [[+] HWW Bad Honnef - Koblenz [5] (Seeburg am Dreifelder Weiher - Vielbach)](/paises/europa/alemania/hww-bad-honnef-koblenz-5-seeburg-am-dreifelder-weiher-vielba/), HWW Westerwald Etappe 3 Flammersfeld - Herschbach, [[I] HWW Westerwald Etappe 4 (Hachenburg - Fuchskaute)](/paises/europa/alemania/i-hww-westerwald-etappe-4-hachenburg-fuchskaute/), [[I] HWW Westerwald (Königswinter - Herborn)](/paises/europa/alemania/i-hww-westerwald-konigswinter-herborn/), [[II] HWW Westerwald (Linz - Katzenfurt)](/paises/europa/alemania/ii-hww-westerwald-linz-katzenfurt/), [[K] Kölner Weg [08] Heimborn - Hachenburg](/paises/europa/alemania/k-kolner-weg-08-heimborn-hachenburg/), [[K] Kölner Weg [09] Hachenburg - Unnau-Korb](/paises/europa/alemania/k-kolner-weg-09-hachenburg-unnau-korb/), [[K] Kölner Weg [10] Unnau-Korb - Bad Marienberg](/paises/europa/alemania/k-kolner-weg-10-unnau-korb-bad-marienberg/), [[K] Kölner Weg [11] Bad Marienberg - Dreifelden](/paises/europa/alemania/k-kolner-weg-11-bad-marienberg-dreifelden/), [[K] Kölner Weg [12] Dreifelden - Selters](/paises/europa/alemania/k-kolner-weg-12-dreifelden-selters/), LR50- Kroppacher Schweiz - Highlights -, Marienwanderweg, Natursteig Sieg Zugang Bf Niederhövels → Etappe 11, Natursteig Sieg Zugang Bf Wissen → Etappe 11, Nord Süd Trail, Abschnitt Westerburg - Hachenburg, North South Trail, Section Hachenburg - Herchen, [[S] Sieghöhenweg [Landkreis Altenkirchen]](/paises/europa/alemania/s-sieghohenweg-landkreis-altenkirchen/), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 5 (Westerburg–Freilingen), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 6 (Freilingen–Nistertal), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 7 (Nistertal–Bad Marienberg), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 8 (Bad Marienberg - Hachenburg), Westerwaldsteig Etappe 9 (Hachenburg–Limbach), Westerwaldsteig (Etappen), Westerwaldsteig Umgehung Alpiner Steig (Etappe 10, Limbach–Marienthal), Westerwaldsteig Zustieg von Wissen, WW Westerwald Etappe 4 Herschbach - Westerburg
- With kids: Marienbad
When to go to Hachenburg
The best time to visit Hachenburg is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In April, 56 of the 56 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hachenburg
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 88 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Eitorf43 places32 km
- Reichshof52 places35 km
- Koblenz148 places37 km
- Braunfels37 places43 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hachenburg?
The best known: Marienstatt Abbey, Dreifelder Weiher, Gräbersberg, Helleberg, Bacher Lay. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hachenburg?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Hachenburg?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 88 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hachenburg as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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