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Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Villmar loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

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Germany

Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Villmar loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Hard

4.8

(891)

3,664

riders

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Villmar loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

04:18

66.2km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 57.0 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 km

Schafsberg

Forest

15.5 km

View of Limburg Cathedral

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Very nice view from the Lahn to the Limburg Cathedral. Be sure to visit the city center with its many half-timbered houses. The squares in the historic city center with the many cafés invite you to linger. Absolutely worth seeing!

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18.2 km

Bilderrahmen 'St.Lubentius Dietkirchen'

Viewpoint

26.3 km

View of Runkel Castle

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The medieval Runkel Castle, first mentioned in 1159, still defines the townscape of Runkel today.
The mighty, well-fortified towers of Runkel Castle rise suddenly and unexpectedly on rigid, vertically sloping …

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26.7 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel has one of the most impressive and largest castle ruins in Hesse. For generations, the Lords of Runkel, in addition to collecting bridge tolls, were primarily concerned with family …

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30.4 km

Lahn Bridge, Villmar

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The marble bridge in Villmar, Hesse is actually a limestone bridge over the Lahn. The bridge is primarily of local importance, but less of a national one. Nevertheless, it is …

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43.9 km

Lahn Valley Cycle Path near Gräveneck

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Open your eyes: kingfishers romp around here 👀

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47.1 km

Kirschhofen Double Weir

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When the water is low, this rapids are often used for a stopover: for refreshment or just to watch the hustle and bustle on the, here, wide Lahn.

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54.8 km

Lahn Cycle Path Along the Lahn River

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Cycling here in the Lahn Valley when the weather is nice is always a great pleasure! The fact that there is no road in this section of the valley is an invaluable advantage!

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58.2 km

Viewpoint

64.6 km

Christianstollen mouth

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Old gallery portal of the Christianstollen. The Christian tunnels were used to transport ores from other mines. The ores were sorted nearby and transported via a private track to Christianshütte …

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66.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

17.2 km

14.1 km

10.6 km

3.57 km

380 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

5.10 km

4.44 km

2.70 km

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

11°C

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View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Villmar loop from Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

View of Limburg Cathedral

View of Runkel Castle

View of Runkel Castle

Lahn Bridge, Villmar

Lahn Valley Cycle Path near Gräveneck

Kirschhofen Double Weir

Lahn Cycle Path Along the Lahn River

Christianstollen mouth

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