Best trails near Weilburger Schiffstunnel

This 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...

Quiet stretch of the Lahn hiking trail A wonderful route along the historic Ernst-Dienstbach-Steg, which was built as a water pipe bridge at the beginning of the 18th century. From the Lahn heights you have wonderful views of the cultural landscape. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Weilburg Castle - Ernst-Dienstbach-Steg - Hauseley rocks - Feldberg view

A varied section of the Lahn hiking trail in Hesse There is a lot to see on this stage: castles and geological features, a wildlife park and of course a hiking route through forests and across open fields. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights: - Braunfels Castle - Big pond - Weilburg Zoo - Kubach crystal cave - Weilburg Castle

When the Lahn was first made navigable at the end of the 16th century, a towpath / towpath was created on which the barges could be pulled when driving uphill. Today the towpath has been preserved and developed in very different ways.

Varied racing bike tour in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This racing bike route in the Taunus begins near Philippstein Castle. In the further course of the tour, several other castles and palaces await, including the Laneburg in Löhnberg, the castle in Weilburg and the Runkel castle. Another attraction is the Lubentius Church near Limburg, which stands high on a rock. Highlights of the tour: - Laneburg - Runkel Castle - Lubentius Church - old Lahn bridge in Weilburg

The tour starts at the train station of Weilburg in the beautiful Lahntal. Along the Lahntalwanderweg, go up to the heights and you will soon reach the unique Kubacher Kristallhöhle. The Kubacher Kristallhöhle (www.kubacherkristallhoehle.de) is the only calcite crystal cave in Germany and with a height of 30 meters it has the largest hall of all crystal caves. After countless steps you reach the cave, which shines in great light. Walk into the idyllic Weiltal valley and take a leisurely...

Popular loop 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 train. If there...