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Lahnwanderweg stage 07 Marburg - Fronhausen

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This will be the king's stage: a length of 25 km as well as more than 680 meters of altitude difference have to be mastered today. But this won’t be a problem as long as the weather is fine. Take your backpack and your hiking boots with you and off you go!

open

moderate

Distance 24.6 km

7:30 h

333 m

365 m

From the magnificent Landgrafenschloss of Marburg you can enjoy the view of the wonderful city once again. From here, the Lahnwanderweg trail will take you over fields and meadows, through tiny Hessian villages and will reward you with splendid views. Your destination is the idyllic half-timbered village of Fronhausen – this tranquil place is situated right between two university cities: Marburg and Gießen.

Author’s recommendation

Due to the length of this tour, starting early and packing enough beverages and provisions is recommended.

Author

Jörg Thamer

Updated: July 01, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

339 m

Lowest point

166 m

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Safety information

For information on diversions and relocations, please see our "Current Information".

Information on restrictions in the rail network can be found here.

Tips and hints

www.facebook.com/lahnwanderweg

Marburg Stadt und Land Tourismus GmbH

Erwin-Piscator-Haus, Biegenstraße 15, 35037 Marburg,

Tel.: 06421 99 12-0,

Fax: 06421 9912-12,

E-Mail: ,

Internet: www.marburg-tourismus.de

Lahntal Tourismus Verband e.V.

Brückenstraße 2, 35576 Wetzlar

Tel. 06441/30998-0, Fax 03212/1239508

, www.lahnwanderweg.de, www.daslahntal.de

Start

Marburg, St. Elizabeth's Church (187 m)

Coordinates:

50.814805, 8.769241

DMS

50°48'53.3"N 8°46'09.3"E

UTM

32U 483743 5629256

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Destination

Fronhausen, railway station

Turn-by-turn directions

The Elisabethkirche is the beginning of this stage. From here, follow the markings up to the Landgrafenschloss. There you will find an interesting information board about the Landgrafenschloss which was originally built as a castle in the 11th century. The Schlossberg offers a magnificent view of Marburg. You will leave the university city through the flowery castle garden. Look out for the stunning villas. The first stopover is the Hermann-Bauer-Hütte. The trail continues full of blossoms. The Rosenlehrpfad leads along 50 different wild roses and former cultural roses. Beautiful drawings by the French plant painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté can be seen on the information boards.

If the weather is good, the panoramic view at the Hasenkopf is superb. Actually, you might even be able to see Marburg with its prominent castle in the distance. Afterwards, you keep to the right at a small rest area and turn left at the next opportunity. Follow the narrow and enchanting path along a fence and then through deciduous forest. The stage continues on a scenic path to Oberweimar with its quite distinctive village church. You first cross the village and then walk through meadows and fields again.

In Oberwalgern, decorative courtyards and half-timbered houses can be seen along the way. You then immerse yourself in nature for another time. At the branch off to Schmelzmühle, follow the path logo (red LW on a yellow background) downhill to Fronhausen, an idyllic half-timbered village with quiet alleys and railway connection.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train to Marburg and Fronhausen www.bahn.com

Getting there

B23 to Marburg or Fronhausen. From Marburg L3125 and L3093 to Fronhausen

Parking

Car parks and parking spaces in city center (subject to charges)

Coordinates

50.814805, 8.769241

DMS

50°48'53.3"N 8°46'09.3"E

UTM

32U 483743 5629256

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

- Pocketguide "Lahnwanderweg" (free) at www.daslahntal.de or order at Lahntal Tourismus Verband (see "details")

- Hikeline Lahnwanderweg, 14,90 €, 1. Auflage 2014 ISBN: 978-3-85000-535-7

- Rother Wanderführer Lahnwanderweg, 14,90 €, 1. Auflage 2016 ISBN: 978-3-7633-4492-5

Author’s map recommendations

- Rheinland-Pfalz-App free download

- Münzer, Rad- und Wanderkarte Lahntal Marburg bis Gießen, 1:25.000, 9,80 € 1. Auflage 9/2019 - ISBN: 978-3-9817589-3-1

Equipment

Ordinary hiking equipment required. Take backpack vespers and drinks with you.

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Armin Feulner

April 26, 2019 · Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.

Hallo Anna,

vielen Dank für Deinen Hinweis. Unser Wegepate kümmert sich darum. Ich gehe davon aus, dass Dir die Etappe 7 von Marburg nach Fronhausen ansonsten gefallen hat, oder? Weiterhin viel Spaß auf dem Lahnwanderweg...

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Anna T

April 22, 2019 · Community

Hallo, heute bei schönsten Ostermontag-Wetter gelaufen. Ein HInweis: An der Wegkreuzung Hinter Oberwalgern, an der es links zum Oberwalgnerner Fußballplatz geht, ist der Pfahl mit der Markierung umgestürzt. Man muss gerade aus weiter.

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Armin Feulner

August 23, 2017 · Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.

Hallo Lukas Wanderer,

schön, dass Dir die Tour gefallen hat. Zu Deinen Anmerkungen:

1. Wir kontrollieren Deine Angaben heute noch und werden die Mängel beseitigen. Wir danken Dir dafür, denn durch Rückmeldungen können wir auftretende Mängel schnell beseitigen. Bei einen 84 km langen Prädikatsweg durch unseren Landkreis ist dies nicht immer einfach, alles zeitnah zu kontrollieren.

2. Früher lief hier eine Eisenbahnstrecke entlang, die Schienen wurden aber abgebaut, so dass nur noch die Führung durch den Schienendamm zu sehen ist. Für Eisenbahnnostalgiker ist dies immer noch sehr interessant - deswegen ist dieser in der Karte eingezeichnet.

Viel Spaß beim Wandern - vieleicht noch auf anderen Etappen des LAWA?

Armin Feulner

Zentrales Wegemanagement.

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Status

open

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

24.6 km

Duration

7:30 h

Ascent

333 m

Descent

365 m

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