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Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Arfurt (Lahn)

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Arfurt (Lahn)

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Arfurt (Lahn)

01:34

20.2km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.0 km for 57 m

After 15.1 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.72 km

Kerkerbach Valley Cycle Path Between Hofen and Eschenau

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The lower part of the Kerkerbach cycle path is certainly one of the most beautiful cycle paths in the Limburg-Weilburg district. The route of the Kerkerbachbahn, which has been shut …

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7.77 km

Kerkerbachtalbahnweg (Historic Railway Path)

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From here to Eschenau, the cycle path is expected to be closed until September 2023 due to the risk of breakage.

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12.2 km

Lahntalbahn Railway Bridge Kerkerbach

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One of many old bridges on the Lahn.

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14.6 km

Runkel Castle

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The tour through the castle is really great, for 4 € entrance all worthwhile, very original, well preserved and a lot of old Burggemäuer, and right next to the castle …

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14.9 km

Old Lahn bridge with castle view

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Beautiful, old arch bridge over the Lahn, from which you have a great view of the castle and Runkel. Right next door there is an ice cream parlor, where you can eat a delicious ice cream.

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15.1 km

Runkel Bathing Island

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Hard to believe: On the Runkler Schleuseninsel - it is located between the lock and the Lahn - you can go swimming in front of a great backdrop. Or you …

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15.2 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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15.3 km

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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A beautiful view from the Schadecker side of the Lahn valley, the old bridge and the impressive Runkel Castle.

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20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.55 km

4.27 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.67 km

5.12 km

3.41 km

2.09 km

567 m

307 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 22 May

29°C

11°C

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Old Lahn bridge with castle view

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View of Runkel Castle

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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