Discover Nauort: forest trails, GeoRoute and jug-making tradition

Nauort between high plateau and panoramic views

Nauort is situated on the first green hills of the Westerwald and on a wooded high plateau between the valleys of the Saynbach and Brexbach rivers. From Nauort, views extend across the Rhine Valley, the Eifel and Lake Laach. At the northern edge of the village, a panoramic viewpoint offers sweeping views across the Westerwald. The wooded landscape and vistas across several regions sit side by side, offering different perspectives on the surroundings.

Hiking and cycling trails around Nauort

Nauort is surrounded by numerous hiking and cycling trails. The forest paths are signposted for both activities. One named route is the Wäller Tour “From Teufelsberg to Caaner Schweiz”: it is classified as a moderately difficult hike and marked as a GeoRoute in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus National Geopark. This classification provides a clear point of reference when comparing this route with the other signposted trails.

The GeoRoute leads into the Brexbach Valley, where rock formations offer insights into the geology of the Westerwald. A panoramic viewpoint with sweeping views of the Westerwald, at the northern edge of Nauort, is part of the route. The route therefore highlights geological features and a viewpoint; the spot at the edge of the village also provides a clear landmark for taking in the landscape.

Starting point and getting your bearings in the village

The GeoRoute starts and ends at the car park by the sports ground in Nauort. Free parking is available at the starting point, Sportplatz, 56237 Nauort. The route starts and ends at the same place. When planning your journey, you can use the sports ground as a fixed reference point for the circular route.

St. John the Baptist Church is centrally located in the village and is accessible to people with disabilities. Parking for church visits is available on Südstraße and Gartenstraße. The church and parking options provide a separate reference point in the village centre, distinct from the GeoRoute’s starting point at the sports ground.

Jug-making tradition and regional ceramics

The local cultural heritage includes the jug-making tradition: in Nauort, the production of jugs is associated with the Kannenbäckerland. This connects the village’s history with the craft of ceramics. If you are interested in working with clay, the wider Westerwald region offers other local attractions, including the Westerwald Ceramics Museum. It presents the history of working with clay; the objects on display mostly originated in a Westerwald clay pit.

Sports and swimming

Nauort’s sports complex includes an artificial turf pitch surrounded by a running and skating track. The facilities also include basketball, long jump, beach volleyball and streetball areas. The various sports facilities cater to different activities: the pitch is for football, while the surrounding track is for running and skating; the other areas add ball sports and jumping events to the options available.

Nauort also has an indoor swimming pool, which is open during the winter season. As seasonal opening information may change, please check the latest access information before travelling.

More things to explore in the Westerwald

For a broader view beyond Nauort, the Westerwald offers other distinct hiking and cultural attractions. The WesterwaldSteig is a 235-kilometre long-distance hiking trail through the Westerwald with 16 stages. Check the length and stages in the current route planner before departure. Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry site of around 140 hectares in the Westerwald, combining industrial heritage, geological history and nature. These attractions add regional perspectives to Nauort’s own trails and village history, but are not features of the village itself.

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