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Lahnwanderweg stage 12 upstream Weilburg - Braunfels

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Fachwerk in Braunfels
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This tour is highly diversified and offers many highlights: Kubacher Kristallhöhle, the animal park in Weilburg, the pond near Braunfels and two castles!

Open

moderate

Distance 17.9 km

6:15 h

332 m

243 m

310 m

149 m

This stage of the Lahnwanderweg trail is particularly varied. It offers both geological and cultural attractions. First of all, you will pass the Weilburg castle with its impressive garden. The crystal cave in the borough Kubach is very special in terms of its geological potential: Kubach is the only crystal cave in Germany and has the highest hall (30 meters) of all German show caves. The little zoo which was originally established by Prince Karl August in 1590, is now used as a wildlife park. The "Große Weiher" (big pond) near the town Braunfels, which has a constant temperature of 12 degrees throughout the year, is home to unique pieces of fauna and flora. Finally, you will find a fairytale castle in Braunfels.

Author’s recommendation

Plan carefully which attraction you would like to visit before starting the tour since visiting all of them (Braunfels castle, wildlife park, crystal cave or Weilburg castle) will not be feasible in one day.

Author

Jörg Thamer

Update: December 16, 2022

Quality route according to "Wanderbares Deutschland"

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

310 m

Lowest point

149 m

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1.5 km

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4.4 km

Forested/wild trail

7.9 km

Path

3.4 km

Road

0.8 km

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Rest stops

Konditorei/Cafe Vogel

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

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Collecting memories with the hiking pass

The free pocket guide "Lahnwanderweg" and further information are available at www.lahntalliebe.de and from

Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.

Brückenstraße 2, 35576 Wetzlar

Tel. 06441-30998-0

Fax: 03212-1239508

www.lahntalliebe.de

info@daslahntal.de

Braunfelser Kur GmbH

Am Kurpark 11, 35619 Braunfels

Tel. 06442/9344-0

www.braunfels.de

Start

Center of Weilburg (161 m)

Coordinates:

50.485576, 8.259095

DMS

50°29'08.1"N 8°15'32.7"E

UTM

32U 447438 5592883

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Destination

Braunfels, market place

Turn-by-turn directions

The Lahnwanderweg trail takes you through the picturesque town center of Weilburg and past its castle complex which is worth a visit. Later on, hikers will be guided through a wooded area towards Kubach. You will need some energy for the ascent to the "Crystal Cave" trail where we would recommend making a detour to the impressive cave.

The Crystal Cave, which was first entered by humans in 1974, is a unique natural beauty and well worth a visit. Moving on, you will hike through an idyllic meadow valley and later on get to the Weilburg wildlife park through the forest.

The animal population ranges from fallow deer and wild horses to wolf and lynx. The pond in front of the park offers a good opportunity for a little rest. Walking across an open area with beautiful views, you will reach another forest. Moving on through this former mining area, you will pass the Silbersee and reach the Großer Weiher near Braunfels. The pond is a real paradise for birds and insects.

Via the L3451 (be careful) and through the forest you will now hike in the direction of the final destination of this stage: the marketplace in Braunfels.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

By train to Leun and Weilburg, with bus line 180 to Braunfels, www.bahn.com

Getting there

B49 to Leun, L3052 to Braunfels, B49 and L3020 to Weilburg

Parking

Braunfels below the castle; Weilburg railway station

Coordinates

50.485576, 8.259095

DMS

50°29'08.1"N 8°15'32.7"E

UTM

32U 447438 5592883

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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.

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Equipment

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

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

17.9 km

Duration

6:15 h

Ascent

332 m

Descent

243 m

Highest point

310 m

Lowest point

149 m

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