Lahnwanderweg stage 04 upstream Buchenau - Biedenkopf

Now you will follow the Katzenbach which can be crossed via a wooden bridge. A short uphill section has to be overcome after which the trail leads further into the Katzenbach valley. At the end of the valley you will reach the smallest district of Biedenkopf that only has 30 inhabitants: the tiny hamlet of Katzenbach. It is quite a romantic spot on earth and even has a stop for refreshments. Walking uphill through the forest, you will now reach the Landgrafenbuche. The huge natural monument is situated at a much-branched crossing with all kinds of directional signs. The old, historical signpost proves the long hiking tradition that exists in this region.

The area at Rahmbusch (441 m) is a flora-fauna conservation habitat and offers a lot of peace and quiet. Passing the hikers’ car park, the trail continues along the edge of the forest. Soon you will arrive at the refuge at the Vesperplatz "Lippershardt" where you can learn a lot about the tradition of the Grenzgänger custom. The trail continues across the Frauenberg where you will walk along the edge of the forest on a way that joins to the "Lahnhöhen-Extratour" hike right above the cemetery. Afterwards you only need to walk down to Biedenkopf. The end of the stage is directly at the railway station which can be reached via the level crossing. The climatic health resort Biedenkopf is located on the border to North Rhine-Westphalia and offers a quaint old town as well as a castle. If you have some time left, you should definitely stop by!