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Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

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

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Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

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

Easy

4.8

(89)

308

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

01:52

6.96km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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After 3.16 km for 136 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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175 m

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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283 m

Runkel Castle

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Located on the River Lahn with a beautiful castle and old stone bridge, very well-kept place on the water for a stop and a beautiful panorama.

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450 m

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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512 m

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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941 m

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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1.66 km

Wehrley von Runkel Nature Reserve

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Beautiful hiking trail. Pay attention to sturdy shoes.

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2.06 km

Wehrley von Runkel

Nature Reserve

2.80 km

Viewpoint – View of the König-Konrad Monument

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From the Lahntalweg you have a beautiful view of a large limestone cliff, on top of the above Monument! More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nig-Konrad-Denkmal?oldformat=true

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3.80 km

Villmar Lock

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Even lend a hand when locking the boats is required here. Funny and relaxing for the viewer. Somewhat warming for the boater until you have opened or closed the gates and the water flaps.

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6.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

1.08 km

954 m

454 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.86 km

1.00 km

523 m

171 m

111 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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

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

Runkel Old Town

Runkel Castle

View of Runkel Castle

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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

Wehrley von Runkel Nature Reserve

Viewpoint – View of the König-Konrad Monument

Villmar Lock

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