Gelbach Valley – View of Stolzenfels Castle loop from Montabaur

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Gelbach Valley – View of Stolzenfels Castle loop from Montabaur

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Gelbach Valley – View of Stolzenfels Castle loop from Montabaur

07:15

111km

1,220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.18 km for 100 m

After 81.0 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.55 km

Gelbach Valley

Highlight • River

Wonderful bike path along the stream, the sculptures are also worth seeing.

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4.70 km

Wooden sculptures on the Skulpturenweg Reckenthal

Highlight • Monument

There are numerous carved sculptures along the way with descriptions.

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8.57 km

Gelbach Valley near Bladenheim

Highlight • Gorge

The Gelbachtal is worthwhile in every season, whether for hiking or cycling.

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27.3 km

Lahn Riverside Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Leisurely cycling between Limburg and Balduinenstein

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32.1 km

View of Balduinstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view of the striking castle ruins over the Lahn is available from the bridge over to the Balduinstein train station.

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37.0 km

Lahnradweg Near Geilnau

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautifully along the Lahn without cars

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71.0 km

Nieverner Wehr

Nature Reserve

77.9 km

Yacht Harbor Old Lock Lahnstein

Highlight • Structure

The origins of the lock go back to 1844.

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79.6 km

View of Stolzenfels Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of Stolzenfels Castle. It towers very powerfully over the Rhine.

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111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

34.3 km

20.6 km

15.2 km

487 m

393 m

Surfaces

91.0 km

6.52 km

6.42 km

4.42 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

6°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2026,Niederlahnstein -> Limburg an der Lahn

We already traveled the Lahn in 2019 from the source to Niederlahnstein. Individual sections again later. Now I wanted to see one of the most beautiful sections again. This certainly includes the Niederlahnstein - Limburg section. On my last visits, we still had to use a dirt path between Laurenburg and the Scheidt lock. At this point, the Lahn cycle …

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June 1, 2025,Lahnradweg Tag 4/4

We started our fourth and final stage in Limburg. We passed Bad Ems and continued to the Lahn estuary in Lahnstein.
The Lahn Cycle Path is a highly recommended route.

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September 11, 2023,Lahn-Radtour: Limburg - Lahnstein, 11.09.2023

Today's bike tour took us through the Lahn valley in late summer weather.

We took the train from Niederlahnstein to Limburg.

Limburg's old town is always worth a trip. We went from the train station past pretty half-timbered houses to the Lahn cycle path and downstream on this. Shortly after leaving the city, it's worth looking back: Limburg Cathedral sits …

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June 11, 2023,Der Lahnradweg – vom Rothaargebirge an den Rhein in 4 Etappen - Tag 4 - Von Limburg bis Lahnstein

Day 4 on the Lahn Cycle Path. From Limburg to Lahnstein.

Today there was pure sunshine again and over 30 degrees, just hot.

Start in Limburg at the Priest guest house, very nice bed & bike accommodation. In the morning a very rich breakfast, packing a packed lunch at the breakfast table is expressly desired. But I ate the "packed …

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July 5, 2024,Mit Fahrrad und Bahn von Limburg nach Lahnstein

Highly recommended for families and those who enjoy flat land.

The premium stretch is from Diez to Obernhof. Families with school-age children can manage it without a battery. Very varied. You can ride as far as you like and then get on the train for the return journey.
The Diez train station has no elevator. Here you have to carry …

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