Jammertal am Dörsbach – Arnstein Monastery loop from Obernhof (Lahn)

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Jammertal am Dörsbach – Arnstein Monastery loop from Obernhof (Lahn)

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Jammertal am Dörsbach – Arnstein Monastery loop from Obernhof (Lahn)

03:51

13.2km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.49 km for 62 m

After 5.07 km for 148 m

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Train Station

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618 m

Ruins of St. Margaret's Church (Margarethenkirche)

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The ruins are located at the foot of the monastery hill of Arnstein Abbey near Obernhof in the Rhein-Lahn district in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The parish church in honor of St. When …

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1.56 km

Jammertal am Dörsbach

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Beautiful valley with the Dörsbach, very idyllic, fantastically beautiful small hiking trail, always close to the river. The lush greenery (in summer) is unexpected and intoxicating.

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1.73 km

Bridge and Gauge House on the Dörsbach

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What can you do here? Stand on the bridge and look into the water 👀

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3.73 km

Rest Area by the Stream in Nassau Conservation Area

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Here you can rest right by the stream, but unfortunately there is no bank.

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5.23 km

Dörsbach Gorge

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Currently not passable because many trees have fallen into the stream.

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5.86 km

View of Kloster Arnstein and Obernhof

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From the pulpit there is a panoramic view of Obernhof and the monastery Arnstein.

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12.2 km

Nice climb, unfortunately on asphalt. From there you can either go through the Dörsbachtal to Singhofen or just get there. The monastery is also worth a short stay. Especially in summer it is worth visiting the cool walls.

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