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Hiking Trail recommended route Stage 5

Lahnwanderweg stage 15 upstream Limburg - Villmar

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Although it's hard to leave Limburg, the next highlight is already ahead: the medieval town of Runkel. Hikers who are fans of nature and great views will definitely enjoy the path that runs along the edge of the "Wehrley" nature reserve.
Open
moderate
Distance 13.4 km
4:45 h
159 m
148 m
166 m
108 m
Right at the beginning of the tour, hikers will come across the old town of Limburg which has been preserved from the 12th century to almost full extent. Enthroned on a rock is the town´s landmark Limburg Cathedral with its seven towers. Although you might not want to leave Limburg behind, what is about to come is definitely worth it. The massive castle above the lock as well as the old bridge are two of the most fascinating aspects of the town of Runkel. Being above the Wehrley nature reserve might also be a nice spot. The "Wehrley" has been a nature reserve since 1978. At the end of this tour you will come across the new Lahn Marmor Museum in Villmar.

Author’s recommendation

Villmar is the home of the Lahn marble: if you have enough time, make sure to visit the Lahn Marmor Museum and the Unica marble quarry.
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Author
Jörg Thamer 
Update: April 20, 2023
Quality route according to "Wanderbares Deutschland"
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Landscape
Highest point
166 m
Lowest point
108 m
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Track types

Asphalt 13.69%Dirt road 17.12%Forested/wild trail 37.76%Path 26.55%Road 4.85%
Asphalt
1.8 km
Dirt road
2.3 km
Forested/wild trail
5 km
Path
3.5 km
Road
0.6 km
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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

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Collecting 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

 

www.daslahntal.de

info@daslahntal.de

 

Tourist Information Limburg

Barfüßerstr. 6, 65549 Limburg

Tel. 06431/61 66

www.limburg.de

Start

Limburg, railway station (120 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.385128, 8.063158
DMS
50°23'06.5"N 8°03'47.4"E
UTM
32U 433397 5581871
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Destination

Villmar, railway station

Turn-by-turn directions

This stage will immediately start off with one of its highlights: the first passage takes you through the medieval half-timbered town of Limburg with its picturesque alleys. First of all, the route leads up to the Limburger Dom which dominates the town. Stairs will take you down to Römer 2-4-6 which is one of the oldest free-standing half-timbered houses in Germany. Along the river Lahn you will then walk towards the borough Eschhofen on an old towpath.

Through the meadows of the Lahn you will continue your way to the community of Eschhofen. Behind Eschhofen you will get the chance to have a look across the river Lahn at the gigantic church St. Lubentius Basilika in the village of Dietkirchen. The wide forest trail will turn into a narrow path shortly before Runkel which leads past the Blücher entrenchment. Runkel is another medieval town in the collection and visitors should definitely make sure to visit the enormous castle.

Walking across the old bridge and thereby crossing the Lahn, you will walk up to the Otto-Bruchhäuser-Tempel which is a viewing pavilion that is situated high above the Lahn. The trail will now turn into a path and will lead hikers on a way that runs above the Wehrley nature reserve. To your right, you will find a short detour that leads to a worthwhile viewpoint with a view across the river over the Bodensteiner Lay and the King-Konrad-Denkmal. Along the yellow-marked access road we descend to the village of Villmar. We would recommend a visit to the new Lahn-Marmor-Musuem as well as the Unica marble quarry. 

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train to Villmar and Limburg, www.bahn.com

By road

A3 or B49 to Limburg, B49 to Villmar

Parking

Carpark at Limburg railway station (with costs)

Villmar, railway station

Coordinates

DD
50.385128, 8.063158
DMS
50°23'06.5"N 8°03'47.4"E
UTM
32U 433397 5581871
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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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Hardy Lesch
February 19, 2019 · Community
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When did you do this route? February 18, 2019

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Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
159 m
Descent
148 m
Highest point
166 m
Lowest point
108 m
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