Lochum is a municipality located within the Westerwaldkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This region is situated on the Westerwald Lake Plateau, an area defined by its forests and rolling hills. The landscape features varied scenery, including volcanic crests and basalt layers, with the Westerwald Lake District and its seven lakes, such as Dreifelder Weiher, forming a natural highlight. These geographical features provide a suitable environment for several outdoor activities like mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and more.
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109
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46.8km
03:25
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.2km
02:46
420m
420m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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53.2km
04:04
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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53
hikers
7.10km
01:55
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.31km
02:17
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.58km
01:13
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42.3km
03:05
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.6km
03:13
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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34.9km
02:39
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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40
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6.36km
00:26
40m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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66
runners
10.5km
01:07
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.75km
00:56
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
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23.4km
01:11
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.1km
02:04
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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35.3km
01:41
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31
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42.1km
02:30
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.5km
02:26
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
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71.8km
04:36
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.6km
02:52
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lochum offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Road cycling. The region features more than 30 routes across these sports. More than 36,000 visitors have shared experiences in Lochum.
Lochum is located on the Westerwald Lake Plateau, characterized by forests and rolling hills. A central highlight is the Westerwald Lake District, comprising seven lakes such as Dreifelder Weiher, Postweiher, and Haidenweiher. The landscape also includes volcanic crests and basalt layers.
Yes, Lochum offers mountain bike trails. Examples include the "Dreifelder Pond – Dreifelder Pond loop" and "Chimes at Dreisbach Forest – Stork Nest in Westerwald loop." Further details are available in the MTB Trails around Lochum guide.
Mountain bike trails in Lochum are generally considered moderate, requiring good fitness and advanced riding skills. There are also options for easy mountain biking, as indicated by the 'mtb_easy' sport category.
Lochum is an excellent base for hiking, with numerous trails for various difficulty levels. Popular routes include paths to the "Himmelreich" viewpoint and walks through forests around Lochumer See. The Hiking around Lochum guide provides more information.
Lochum provides diverse terrain for cyclists, including touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. The Cycling around Lochum guide covers various options. A 12-mile (20 km) circular route, the Radrundweg Seenplatte, is available around the Westerwald Lake District.
Yes, the Radrundweg Seenplatte, a 12-mile (20 km) long circular route around the Westerwald Lake District, is largely flat and suitable for families. Other traffic-free bike rides are also available, as detailed in relevant komoot guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Lochum, including MTB Trails around Lochum, Hiking around Lochum, and Cycling around Lochum. Guides for Gravel biking, Jogging, and Road Cycling are also available.
Lochum features 33 total routes across various sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars, based on over 8,000 ratings from visitors.
The Westerwald Lake District is a natural highlight in Lochum, comprising seven idyllic lakes. The largest is Dreifelder Weiher, and others include Postweiher and Haidenweiher. These lakes are connected by inlets and outlets, offering a 3.7-mile (6 km) circular trail.
The landscape of the Westerwald, with its forests, grasslands, and rolling hills, provides ample opportunities for gravel biking. Riders can expect unpaved paths and trails suitable for exploration away from main roads. A specific Gravel biking around Lochum guide is available.
The Lochum municipality can be contacted via phone at 02666-612 or fax at 02666-911651. The mayor's office is located at Hauptstraße 10, 57629 Lochum. Further information is available on the official website, www.lochum.de.

