Lahr Castle – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Horhausen

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Altenkirchen

Horhausen (Westerwald)

Lahr Castle – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Horhausen

Moderate

4.8

(50)

riders

Lahr Castle – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Horhausen

02:17

32.4km

500m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.9 km for 170 m

After 22.3 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.60 km

Lahr Castle

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Imposing building from 1330, it's worth a look!

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11.1 km

Ruins of the Wied Bridge

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Here you can see the viaducts of the old railway embankment.

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13.6 km

Ehrenstein Castle Ruins and Monastery

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If you keep to the right when visiting the castle, you can crawl through a small opening and climb the castle. I find it very interesting that the rear tower has a proper platform at the top.

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17.2 km

Wied Bridge

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One of the few bridges on the old basalt railway line that was not blown up in 1945

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17.3 km

Berschau Playground and Recreation Area

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Leisure facility with large playground, football field, climbing frame and picnic possibilities

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19.8 km

Old Railway Bridge Ruins in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Like many bridges of the old railway line, this 1945 was blasted senselessly

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21.4 km

Birkelsberg Tunnel

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So far I have not found a longer tunnel in the Westerwald that you can cycle through. In addition, the tunnel is illuminated. At the entrance you can turn on …

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