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Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Limburg a.d. Lahn

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Eschhofen

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Germany

Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Limburg a.d. Lahn

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Eschhofen

Hard

4.6

(115)

353

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View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Eschhofen

05:59

22.5km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Runkeler Laach

Wehrley von Runkel

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Start point

Train Station

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5.01 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel Castle already existed in 1159 and is a medieval hilltop castle.
According to legend, knights from the entourage of Emperor Charlemagne decided to build the castle in 778.

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5.08 km

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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A beautiful view from the Schadecker side of the Lahn valley, the old bridge and the impressive Runkel Castle.

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5.51 km

View of the Lahn River from the Wehrley von Runkel Nature Reserve

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Caution can be slippery when wet

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7.19 km

Wehrley von Runkel

Nature Reserve

8.96 km

Runkel Old Town

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A beautiful old town, dominated by Runkel Castle, worth seeing and experiencing. If you're looking for photo opportunities, you'll find them here.

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17.9 km

Half-timbered houses in Limburg's Old Town

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The old half-timbered houses lean towards each other in a picturesque way and thus offer impressive perspectives.

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18.1 km

Historic Old Town of Limburg

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You have the feeling of being in a museum.

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18.1 km

Kornmarkt (Limburg old town square)

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The Kornmarkt is a beautiful part of the old town.

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18.3 km

Half-timbered houses at Bischofsplatz, Limburg

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Very nice place with the town church of St. Sebastian.
Around the square there is a beautiful ensemble of half-timbered houses.
In many of the half-timbered houses there are restaurants …

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22.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.84 km

1.98 km

1.88 km

1.02 km

366 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

5.73 km

4.59 km

3.23 km

2.53 km

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

28°C

16°C

57 %

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View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Eschhofen

View of Runkel Castle

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

View of the Lahn River from the Wehrley von Runkel Nature Reserve

Runkel Old Town

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Historic Old Town of Limburg

Kornmarkt (Limburg old town square)

Half-timbered houses at Bischofsplatz, Limburg

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