Nister Bridge, Helmeroth – Helmeroth Suspension Bridge loop from Helmeroth

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Altenkirchen

Helmeroth

Nister Bridge, Helmeroth – Helmeroth Suspension Bridge loop from Helmeroth

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Nister Bridge, Helmeroth – Helmeroth Suspension Bridge loop from Helmeroth

01:07

3.91km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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579 m

Community Washhouse of Helmeroth

Highlight • Historical Site

The washhouse, with information board.

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599 m

Helmerother Well

Highlight • Monument

A nice little village fountain with a wash house.

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901 m

Nister Bridge, Helmeroth

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The bridge is lovingly maintained by the Helmerothtern.

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1.68 km

Rest area at the Helmerother Mühle millstones

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Lies in the shade under a tree. Beautiful!

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1.79 km

Helmeroth Suspension Bridge

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For dog owners, the bridge can be a problem because it is equipped with step grille

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1.91 km

Helmerother Mühle Avenue

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Alternative route via Flögert

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2.13 km

Wide river valley near Helmerother Mühle

Highlight • River

A beautiful, wide valley; very quiet area.

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3.31 km

View of the Nister Valley (Nistertal)

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Nice view of the valley of the nest near Helmeroth

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3.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

1.28 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.61 km

926 m

667 m

417 m

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

97 %

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Comments

November 14, 2021,Durch den Altenkirchener Westerwald, zwischen Flögert und Helmeroth, 14.11.2021

The tour leads us through a very attractive and varied landscape between Flögert and Helmeroth. These are two villages in the Westerwald and are located in one of the oldest protected landscape areas in Rhineland-Palatinate, the "Nistertal". It goes through forest areas and past lush meadows, along the "Große Nister", which we later cross at the Helmerother mill with the …

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June 9, 2025,Hängebrücke – Nistertal Runde von Helmeroth

A very beautiful trail, with a good climb at the end. Perhaps take a different route and use the suspension bridge at the end.

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May 1, 2025,339/25 Hängebrücke Nister & Nisterbrücke Helmeroth Maitour mit Eddy

Start/Finish: Flögert hiking car park.
We started at around 22 degrees Celsius. We followed roads and paths down to the Nister River, crossed the suspension bridge to the Nister Bridge, and then through Helmeroth back to the start.
At times, pure nature.
Wonderful.

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