Best river trails in Wetzlar
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Explore the most popular river trails near Wetzlar 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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- 4.2 (11)·Hard·10.1 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular loop trail near Wetzlar, Hesse. Three watchtowers and a lookout tower await hikers on the four-tower tour in Wetzlar, which starts at the historic Lahnbruecke (fees are charged for parking lot). You leave the Hauser Muehle and the open-air stage behind and soon reach the Bismarck Tower on the Lahnberg (alternative tour start). More highlights include the Kaisersgrund, the Bruehlsbacher Warte and the Stoppelberg, where an observation tower offers great views of the Duensberg and...
- 4.1 (8)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrSection of the Lahn hiking trail in Hesse On the eleventh section, too, you can enjoy the history and nature of the region to the full. The Weinberg bird sanctuary has unique flora and fauna, and sheep graze on the open areas. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Kalsmunt castle ruins - Braunfels Castle - Herrengarten Braunfels
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular hiking trail near Wetzlar, Hesse. The north variant of the Wetzlar 3-Tower Path shortens the 20 km long Wetzlar 3-Tower Path, which has been awarded the "Lahn Facette", by around 10 km. The loop around Wetzlar leads, among other things, to the Kalsmunt castle ruins and the Bismarck tower Highlights of the hike: - Wetzlar old town - Kalsmunt castle ruins - Bismarck Tower (Garbenheimer Warte)
- 4.0 (7)·Moderate·34.5 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrVaried bike tour in the Lahn Valley, Hesse. This beautiful bike tour starts in Wetzlar and leads via Giessen to Marburg. In addition to campsites, there are also several train stations along the way, so that the tour can also be done in several stages. Highlights of the tour: - Lahn - Wetzlar - Marburg - Wissmar Lake - Giessen - Weimar Lake
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·16.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hrVaried hike in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. The name already gives it away - the hike is a journey into the more than 2500 years of mining here in the Lahn-Dill region. The "Fortuna" mine was closed in the 1980s. Today, a lot can be learned about the history of the ore district and the realities of the work. There is a mining museum on the colliery site and there are still hoisting machines that can be seen in operation. The walk begins with the realities of physical labour during...
- 3.6 (2)·Hard·97.2 mi·Est. 24 hr+Popular long-distance hike on the Lahn, Hesse. The Lahnhoehenwanderweg can be hiked in two ways. This is the Taunus variant, which leads left or south of the Lahn to the confluence of the river into the Rhine. The Lahnhoehenweg lives up to its name by repeatedly leading over numerous mountains The route is usually divided into eight stages: - Wetzlar / Dillbruecke - Hirschhausen (24 km) - Hirschhausen - Elkerhausen / train station (18 km) - Elkerhausen - Limburg (25 km) - Limburg -...
- Moderate·58.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+Family-friendly long-distance cycle route in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Nature Park. This varied cycle path connects the Lahn, Ulmtal and Dill cycle paths and, as the name suggests, runs along former railway lines. Along the way, there are great views, charming little villages with historic town centres and plenty of cosy rest stops with great views. The start is in Wetzlar, at the car park right by the River Dill. The "Wetzlar" train station is very close by, making it easy to travel to...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Wetzlar?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Wetzlar is Lahnhoehenweg Taunus (south of the Lahn). This trail is estimated to be 97.2 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Wetzlar?
Wetzlar: With an ascent of 16,833 ft, Lahnhoehenweg Taunus (south of the Lahn) has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Geopark Bahnroute with 5,456 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Wetzlar?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Wetzlar is Four Tower Tour Wetzlar with a 4.2-star rating from 11 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Lahn
- Haus der Jugend
- Kalsmunt
- Lahnpförtchen
- Brühlsbacher Warte
- Bismarckturm Wetzlar
- Stoppelberg
- Stoppelbergturm
- minox XXL
- Lottehaus
- Burg Hermannstein
- Theutbirg-Basilika
- Campingplatz Wetzlar
- Ältestes Fachwerkhaus Wetzlars
- Wohnmobilstellplatz am Leitz-Park
- Optokinetisches Gleichgewicht
- Vorwarnanlage, Bewegung sichtbar machen
- Wasserorgel
- Frauenlabyrinth
- Dunkelkaufhaus