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Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Villmar

View of Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Villmar

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Villmar

View of Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Villmar

Easy

4.7

(6)

145

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View of Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Villmar

00:23

6.45km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.50 km

Solar System Trail along the Lahn with a view of Runkel Castle

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Our solar system is shown true to scale here. Start is at Runkel station with the sun. Information boards are set up for each planet. You can see that the …

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2.56 km

Rock Formation Near Runkel

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always where you least expect it

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2.61 km

Runkel Castle

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From the bike path you can see Runkel Castle in the background

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3.18 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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3.18 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel has one of the most impressive and largest castle ruins in Hesse. For generations, the Lords of Runkel, in addition to collecting bridge tolls, were primarily concerned with family …

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3.28 km

Old Lahn bridge with castle view

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Beautiful, old arch bridge over the Lahn, from which you have a great view of the castle and Runkel. Right next door there is an ice cream parlor, where you can eat a delicious ice cream.

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3.32 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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6.09 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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6.45 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

1.00 km

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

330 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

25°C

11°C

0 %

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View of Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Villmar

Solar System Trail along the Lahn with a view of Runkel Castle

Rock Formation Near Runkel

Runkel Castle

View of Runkel Castle

View of Runkel Castle

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