Germany Valley, West Virginia

Germany Valley, WV is the next road trip I would like to take you on. Located off U.S. Rt. 33 in Pendleton Country WV. Germany Valley is a scenic upland valley high in the Allegheny Mountains of eastern WV. Originally settled by German farmers in the mid-18th Century. It is today a part of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area of the Monongahela National Forest, although much ownership of the Valley remains in private hands.

The Valley is noted for its extensive karst and cave development, with dozens of caves and cave systems having been formally documented by enthusiasts. The area was made a National Natural Landmark in 1973 by the National Park Service. The NPS cited it as “one of the largest cove or intermountain karst areas in the country, unique because all the ground water recharge and solution activities are linked with precipitation within the cove.”

If you do make the Germany Valley trip I would definitely recommend staying at the Germany Valley Overlook Cabins. There are 3 cabins all situated in the middle of lush rolling fields all private and all have spectacular views. We went during the summer and the site of all the wild flowers and wild life was incredible.











There are plenty of things to do in Germany Valley such as canoeing and rafting, Spruce Knob (highest point in WV), plenty of hiking trails, Potomac Eagle and Cass scenic railroads, Dolly Sods Wilderness, and the list can go on.

Germany Valley is a place I plan to visit again but in the fall. I can just imagine how beautiful the fall foliage is. I hope you enjoyed your journey through Germany Valley West Virginia.