recommended route
Stage 9
Lahnwanderweg stage 09 Lollar - Rodheim-Bieber
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Auf der Burg GleibergPhoto: Dominik Ketz, © Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.
*** Current note: Due to renovation works the tower of the castle ruin Vetzberg is not climbable at the moment! ***
Alternative starting point in Gießen:
For a duration of 6.9 km, the access path from Gießen to the Lahnwanderweg trail leads across the Lahnauen to the turnoff in Krofdorf-Gleiberg. From there, the Lahnwanderweg trail continues for a further 5.4 km to the stage village of stage 9, Rodheim Bieber, or in a northerly direction for a further distance of 15.6 km to the stage village of Lollar where the LAWA stage 8 follows to the north.
Alternative destination for stage 9:
Alternatively, you can also end the stage in Gießen via the Gießen access path to the Lahnwanderweg trail, in which case it will provide a total distance of 21.5 km.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Rest stops
Burg GleibergSafety 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
LahnwanderwegCollecting memories with the hiking pass
The free pocket guide "Lahnwanderweg" and further information are available at www.daslahntal.de and from
Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.
Brückenstraße 2, 35576 Wetzlar
Tel. 06441-30998-0
Landkreis Gießen - Stabsstelle Wirtschaftsförderung/Tourismus
Riversplatz 1-19, 35394 Gießen
Tel. 02752/8 98
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Passing a reforestation area, the trail descends into the wild and romantic Wißmarbachtal. This romantic nature reserve is home to numerous rare plants. Between the fish ponds, the Lahnwanderweg trail branches off in a right-hand direction and now ascends before you will have a wonderful panoramic view towards Burg Gleiberg. The hiker will be awaited by another beautiful vantage point with an information board at the first houses of Launsbach.
Following the signposts, you now continue downhill through the forest. Walking on field paths you first go round the castle hill and next ascend to Burg Gleiberg. The castle consists of the upper castle and the lower castle (refreshment stop) where many of the old details have been restored. Being on the main tower (keep) of the upper castle, which is approximately 30 m high, you can enjoy a beautiful view over the Gießen basin along the river Lahn to the Vogelsberg, the Westerwald and the Taunus. The ruins of Burg Vetzberg can be seen as well from here. The Lahnwanderweg trail takes you along allotments to Krofdorf. Afterwards you walk across a country road and through a wide valley in the direction of Vetzberg. At "Alter Garten", we will cross the former border between Hessen-Darmstadt and Preußen. Making a detour to the castle is highly recommended since the lookout tower offers a wonderful view.
Follow the markings onwards through the fields. Passing the cemetery and the church, you finally reach the stage destination of Rodheim-Bieber. To round off the day, we suggest a visit to the Gail’sche Park.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Lollar or to the alternative starting point in Gießen.To Rodheim-Bieber by bus from Gießen
Getting there
B3 to Lollar, A480, then L3047 and L3286 to Rodheim-BieberParking
Parking spaces are available in both townships where stages start or endCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- 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
- Münzer, Rad- und Wanderkarte Lahntal Marburg bis Gießen, 1:25.000, 9,80 € 1. Auflage 9/2019 - ISBN: 978-3-9817589-3-1
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Equipment
Ordinary hiking equipment required. Take backpack vespers and drinks with you.Statistics
- 12 Waypoints
- 12 Waypoints
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