Best river trails in Weilburg
3.9(26 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Weilburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·37.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrThis picturesque section of the award-winning Lahn Valley Cycle Path leads through one of Germany's most romantic river valleys. The route connects the Baroque residential town of Weilburg with the cathedral city of Limburg an der Lahn. The path runs almost entirely on level, paved, or well-maintained tracks directly along the riverbanks, far from motor traffic. A central highlight is the Weilburg Shipping Tunnel and the passage through the "Lahngruben," where the river has carved deeply into...
- 3.9 (11)·Hard·20 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrQuiet section of the Lahnwanderweg trail A wonderful route along the historic Ernst-Dienstbach footbridge, which was built as a water pipeline bridge at the beginning of the 18th century. From the Lahn heights, you have wonderful views of the cultural landscape. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Weilburg Castle - Ernst-Dienstbach footbridge - Hauseley Rocks - Feldberg view
- 3.5 (5)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular circular trail in the picturesque Lahn Valley near Weilburg, Hesse. This idyllic circular walk starts at the railway station in Weilburg and leads along the Lahntalwanderweg trail up to the unique Kubach Crystal Cave. It continues along the Weil and Lahn rivers, passing many historical sights on the way back to Weilburg. Highlights: - Kubach crystal cave (www.kubacherkristallhoehle.de) - Old town and Weilburg Castle -...
- 2.7 (4)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. In the old town centre, it is worth taking some time to visit the castle with its park and orangery. There are also cafés and restaurants nearby for a cosy break. The route continues along the beautiful Lahn loop, combining historical sights and wonderful natural scenery. The start is at the car park right next to the "Guntersau" bus stop, making it easy to travel by car or public transport. Weilburg can also be reached by...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Weilburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Weilburg is Lahn Valley Cycle Path Weilburg to Limburg. This trail is estimated to be 37.3 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Weilburg?
Weilburg: With an ascent of 793 m, Lahn Valley Cycle Path Weilburg to Limburg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Lahnwanderweg stage 13: Weilburg - Aumenau with 576 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Weilburg?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Weilburg is Lahnwanderweg stage 13: Weilburg - Aumenau with a 3.9-star rating from 11 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Schloss Weilburg
- Damwild
- Eschenbörnchen Quelle
- Schlosskirche
- Kubacher Kristallhöhle
- Kirschhöfer Kies
- Basalt Quelle
- Hauseley
- Schulzen- und Backhaus Bermbach
- Barocke Wasserversorgung
- Camping Odersbach
- Wildkatzen
- An der Hainallee
- Weilburger Schleuse
- Weilburger Schiffstunnel
- Terrassengarten
- Jugendzeltplatz
- Lahnblick
- Tempelchen
- Am Steinbühl