The nearly eight-hectare Elkenrother Weiher pond shapes the natural surroundings of Elkenroth. Anglers and nature lovers can relax there; a nature trail around the pond allows for longer walks. The Elkenroth area also borders four nature reserves: Rosenheimer Lay, Lindianseifen, Weidenbruch, and Hasselichskopf. Together, they cover approximately 200 hectares.
Places of Interest
Local attractions in Elkenroth include the Catholic parish church of St. Elisabeth, the old Backes bakehouse, the Canisius Fountain, and Steinborn Park with a Kneipp foot bath and former sand mill wheels.
Nature and Hiking
The E1 circular trail begins at the community hall in Elkenroth and passes the Elkenrother Weiher pond, the Weidenbruch nature reserve, wetlands, a former clay and sand extraction site, the Hasselichskopf nature reserve, the Hexeneiche natural monument, and the former Käuser Steimel quarry before returning to Elkenroth.
Surroundings
The area surrounding Elkenroth includes the Marienberger Höhe, Stegskopf, Galgenberg, and Salzburger Kopf.
In the wider regional vicinity of Elkenroth are the Morsbach observation tower and the Hartenfels castle ruins.
On Site
Perhaps you would like to book a hotel in Elkenroth.
The local visitor offering includes a small country hotel with wellness facilities, as well as guesthouses, inns, and cafés.
