Müschenbach


Müschenbach is an Ortsgemeinde – a community belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde – in the Westerwaldkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Geography

Müschenbach lies 3 km from Hachenburg at the “entrance” to the Kroppach Switzerland. Hiking paths lead into the nearby valley of the river Nister and to the Marienstatt Monastery.

History

In 1359, Müschenbach had its first documentary mention.

Politics

The municipal council is made up of 17 council members, including the extraofficial mayor, who were elected in a majority vote in a municipal election on 13 June 2004.

Regular events

The yearly kermis, the Brunnenfest and the Carnival with its parade are the community's highlight events alongside the Meilerfest with a genuine charcoal kiln and the attendant charcoal makers. This is held every four years.

Economy and infrastructure

In the community are a primary school and a kindergarten. As well, there are a Bürgerhaus with a community library, as well as an educational path in the forest and a hiking path network.

Transport

Müschenbach is linked to the long-distance road network by Bundesstraße 414. The Autobahn interchanges Mogendorf and Dierdorf on the A 3 can be reached by Bundesstraßen 8 and 413
The train stop Hattert is located in Müschenbach, its served by line RB90.
In the past the village also was served by the trains of the Selters-Hachenburg narrow gauge railway, but the service has discontinued and it's tracks deconstructed.