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

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Lahn-Dill-Kreis

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

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

03:55

13.8km

310m

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: August 6, 2026

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

4 m

Huguenot Fountain Greifenthal

Highlight • Monument

This is where the "historic Huguenot hiking trail" begins. It starts with the Totenweg.Greifenthal did not previously have its own cemetery. So the dead had to be carried along this path to the cemetery in Daubhausen.

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2

3.62 km

St. Mary’s Chapel (Elgershausen)

Highlight • Religious Site

An old chapel dating back to the 14th century. However, it has been significantly altered since the 19th century due to the later use of Elgershausen and the Waldhof, with additions and renovations.

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3

3.69 km

Waldhof Elgershausen Sanatorium

Highlight • Historical Site

The lung sanatorium was probably founded in 1901 by Georg Liebe. Soldiers suffering from tuberculosis were cared for. In the oldest building complex "Holy House" is the "House of Silence"

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4

5.57 km

View of Greifenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the weather is nice, there is a fantastic view

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5.90 km

View from Greifenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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6.26 km

Wetland habitat below the fortress

Highlight • Natural

A wonderful wetland biotope along the nature trail below the fortress, with a lush population of cattails.

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7

6.60 km

Double-towered keep of Greifenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The twin towers of the keep of Greifenstein Castle were built in 1381 on the old castle wall by Ruprecht Count of Nassau-Sonnenberg and Johann Count of Solms-Burgsolms.
The ringing …

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8

11.9 km

Forsthaus Greifenthal

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a pretty house nestled on the edge of the forest.

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

1.84 km

1.52 km

1.15 km

181 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

5.38 km

834 m

649 m

545 m

283 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

20 %

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