View of Greifenstein Castle – View of Greifenstein Castle loop from Greifenstein

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View of Greifenstein Castle – View of Greifenstein Castle loop from Greifenstein

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View of Greifenstein Castle – View of Greifenstein Castle loop from Greifenstein

03:17

11.7km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.04 km

View of Greifenstein Castle

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When the weather is nice, there is a fantastic view

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5.38 km

View from Greifenstein Castle

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Beautiful view from the castle! The baroque church on the castle grounds is beautiful and the bell museum with over 100 different bells is definitely worth a visit to Greifenstein Castle!

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6.27 km

View of Greifenstein Castle

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Suddenly, but all the more impressive, the Greifenstein Castle appears on the drive from Beilstein. Stopping and watching is worth it!

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7.37 km

Hohe Straße (Medieval Trade Route)

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The trench located here is a remnant of the "Hohen Strasse" (military and trade route). It was the main connection between Cologne and Frankfurt in the Middle Ages until the …

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8.24 km

Beech forest surrounding the Ulmbach Reservoir

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Very beautiful forest unfortunately also very dry

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8.70 km

Rest area with a view of the Ulmbach Reservoir

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Sit down, enjoy the silence and the view over the reservoir. If you've brought food with you, this is the perfect place to get started.

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8.78 km

Ulmtalsperre

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The Ulmtalsperre is always a nice place to go. You can walk around the barrier, swim or stop off at the local restaurant.
A campsite is also available.

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10.7 km

Ford across the Ulmbach

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At this point you can cross the stream.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

3.22 km

3.20 km

682 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

2.08 km

1.80 km

1.40 km

343 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

5°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2025,# H25.039 | Westerwald Hikes: Premium-Trailwanderung Greifenstein über Westerwaldsteig, Burgreste Lichtenstein, Ulmtalsperre, Holzhausen und Walddorf Eigershausen ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Tour is part of the Geopark Westerwald Collection: komoot.com/de-de/collection/2230938/-geopark-westerwald-lahn-taunus-gpwlt-hikes-trails-rides
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May 1st – and how do you start the day?

With a homemade May punch! Since the forest is practically flooded with woodruff this year, you can add a special touch to your wine or sparkling wine or make delicious woodruff jelly.

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January 1, 2022,Burg Greifenstein "Wandern für die Seele"

A nice circular route:
Panorama tour 8
Presented by Ingrid Retterath.

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September 25, 2022,Durch das Ulmbachtal - Runde

Very nice round tour, but I had to shorten the route due to lack of time and took the castle out. Knowing her well, it wasn't that bad. The tour was great and varied!

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