Discover Selters (Westerwald) and find hotels

Selters (Westerwald) combines hiking trails with distinctive churches and glimpses into rural life in the region. When looking for a hotel, you can choose a location based on your interests: Would you like to explore on foot, discover architecture or learn about the history of the Westerwald? The destinations and routes below offer some specific ideas.

Hiking trails of varying lengths

Several hiking trails start in or around Selters. The Oasenweg is 3 km long, the El1 runs for 6 km along the Saynbach, and the Qu1 covers 8 km through the Oberwald. The S2 is an approximately 10 km circular route around Selters. This lets you factor the route length into your plans: the shortest of the four routes listed is the Oasenweg, while the longest is the circular route, at around 10 km. The Wacht above Selters is also a destination for walks.

In the Selters municipal association area, the Nordic Walking Park adds to the selection. Its routes include Seenplatte, Postweiherrunde, Laurentiusweg, Saynbach/Holzbach, Im Oberwald and Saynbachweg. They range from 5.25 to 18.61 km, with shorter connecting paths also available. These distances apply to the municipal association area and not exclusively to the town of Selters.

Landscape and destinations nearby

The Westerwald Lake District lies near Selters. It is described as a nature reserve with seven lakes and stretches in the direction of the Saynbach Valley. An extensive network of hiking and cycling trails makes it possible to explore the seven ponds. This landscape offers further hiking and cycling routes in addition to trails starting in or around Selters.

Other nearby destinations include Grenzau Castle. It is said to be Germany’s only castle with a triangular keep. From there, you can enjoy views across the wooded Brexbach Valley and the historic half-timbered village of Grenzau. Klingelweiher offers a different way to spend time by the water: this spring-fed lake is an officially certified swimming lake. The facilities include a sunbathing lawn, a terrace, a kiosk, a playground and pedal-boat rentals.

Churches and local history

The Protestant Church in Selters has a distinctive neoclassical style and was inaugurated in 1842. Its two side wings were built as schools and have remained in municipal use. The church is listed as a historic monument. Its architecture, construction history and the continued municipal use of its side wings offer several different perspectives on the building, which you can explore by looking at the townscape.

The history of St. Boniface also reflects a change in the townscape: the present-day church replaced the neo-Gothic church building that was demolished in 1965. The choir windows depict the theme of the Revelation of John. Together with the Protestant Church, St. Boniface offers a distinct perspective on church architecture in Selters, with a different building history and imagery.

MUSE and the Westerwald

MUSE is located in rooms at Oberwaldschule Selters. The museum explores rural life in the Westerwald, both past and present. This gives it a regional focus, while the churches and hiking trails offer specific points of reference for exploring Selters.

The Westerwald also provides a distinct regional setting for other attractions. The WesterwaldSteig is a 235-kilometre long-distance hiking trail through the Westerwald, with 16 stages. Check the current route planner before setting out. Stöffel Park is a former basalt quarry site of around 140 hectares, combining industrial heritage, geological history and nature. Its TERTIÄRUM displays fossils, including the Stöffel mouse, which document around 25 million years of geological history. These regional destinations should be distinguished from the attractions in Selters itself.

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For the main travel overview: Westerwald.