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Bridge over the Wied – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Peterslahr

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Altenkirchen

Peterslahr

Bridge over the Wied – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Peterslahr

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Bridge over the Wied – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Peterslahr

01:52

6.53km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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27 m

St. Peter’s Church, Peterslahr

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Architecturally very beautiful church building with tasteful interior.

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2.92 km

View of Altenburg

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"Altenburg is a district of the municipality of Asbach in the Neuwied district in northern Rhineland-Palatinate. The town is predominantly agricultural..."
FURTHER INFORMATION:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altenburg_(Asbach)

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4.23 km

View of the Westerwald Hills

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5.44 km

Ruins of the Wied Bridge

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Here you can see the viaducts of the old railway embankment.

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5.60 km

Bridge over the Wied

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The bridge takes you over the Wied and gives you great views of the river.

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5.73 km

Restored steps on the Westerwaldsteig (Wiedweg)

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The descent over the steps leads to the former railway track. Immediately afterwards we reach the railway tunnel which we walk through.

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5.80 km

Peterslahr Tunnel

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The 156 meter long Peterslahr tunnel on the former railway line of the Wiedtalbahn, which led from Linz to Altenkirchen, is illuminated and can therefore be accessed without an additional flashlight.

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5.80 km

Birkelsberg Tunnel

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So far I have not found a longer tunnel in the Westerwald that you can cycle through. In addition, the tunnel is illuminated. At the entrance you can turn on …

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6.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

478 m

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.25 km

219 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Bridge over the Wied – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Peterslahr

St. Peter’s Church, Peterslahr

View of Altenburg

View of the Westerwald Hills

Ruins of the Wied Bridge

Bridge over the Wied

Restored steps on the Westerwaldsteig (Wiedweg)

Peterslahr Tunnel

Birkelsberg Tunnel

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