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Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Weilburg

Weilburg Ship Tunnel – View of the Lahn Valley loop from Weilburg

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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Weilburg

Weilburg Ship Tunnel – View of the Lahn Valley loop from Weilburg

Moderate

4.5

(42)

157

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Weilburg Ship Tunnel – View of the Lahn Valley loop from Weilburg

03:04

10.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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472 m

Weilburg Ship Tunnel

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The Weilburg Shipping Tunnel is the oldest and longest navigable ship tunnel in Germany. 1] It passes under a length of 195 meters the Mühlberg, on which the city Weilburg …

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1.42 km

Lahn towpath in Weilburg

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Great trail for running and biking

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3.78 km

View of the Lahn Valley

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Very picturesque landscape and good progress 👍🏻

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8.32 km

Tip: On the right hand side of the crane tower, a path leads to a nearby lookout point with a bench, which in my view offers the nicer atmosphere. The monument of local historian Christian Spielmann is also located there.

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9.29 km

From the bridge a beautiful view of the Lahn

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9.33 km

Weilburg's former water supply, constructed as a chain bridge, is still firmly anchored in the minds of Weilburgers more than 60 years after its end of use. The people of …

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9.76 km

Great place in the heart of Weilburg. Restaurants and cafes invite you to take a little break.

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10.1 km

The Landtor forms the entrance to Weilburg's old town. Pink Lahn marble was used in the upper area of the gate during the renovation in 2001.

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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

1.11 km

1.09 km

799 m

314 m

307 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

2.24 km

1.86 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 9 October

15°C

7°C

17 %

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