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Hiking Trail recommended route Stage 15

Lahnwanderweg stage 15 Villmar - Limburg

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  • Blick auf den König-Konrad-Felsen | Lahnwanderweg Etappe 15
    Blick auf den König-Konrad-Felsen | Lahnwanderweg Etappe 15
    Photo: Dominik Ketz, © Lahntal Tourismus Verband e. V.
Hikers who are fans of nature and great views will definitely enjoy the path that runs along the edge of the "Wehrley" nature reserve. And the next highlight is already ahead: the medieval town of Runkel.
Open
moderate
Distance 13.3 km
4:45 h
148 m
149 m
166 m
108 m
Right at the beginning you will find the Lahn Marmor Museum. With the view of the König-Konrad-Felsen on the opposite side of the Lahn, we say goodbye to the marble town Villmar. Being above the Wehrley might also be a nice spot. The "Wehrley" has been a nature reserve since 1978. Runkel with its massive castle above the sluice and the old Lahn bridge is fascinating. Another highlight is waiting for you at the destination of the stage: Limburg. Enthroned on a rock, you see the town´s landmark: Limburger Dom with its seven towers. And the 12th century old town of Limburg has been preserved to almost full extent.

Author’s recommendation

Latest opening in Villmar is the new Lahn Marmor Museum - well worth seeing!

The old town of Limburg is a jewel! You should try the local speciality "Limburger Edelsäcker" (stuffed pork loin with dried meat, cucumber and sauerkraut).

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Author
Jörg Thamer 
Update: April 24, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
166 m
Lowest point
108 m
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Track types

Asphalt 13.70%Dirt road 14.31%Forested/wild trail 33.27%Path 23.92%Road 3.41%Unknown 11.36%
Asphalt
1.8 km
Dirt road
1.9 km
Forested/wild trail
4.4 km
Path
3.2 km
Road
0.5 km
Unknown
1.5 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.

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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

 

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info@daslahntal.de

 

Tourist Information Limburg

Barfüßerstr. 6, 65549 Limburg

Tel. 06431/61 66

www.limburg.de

 

Start

Villmar, railway station (121 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.395374, 8.186702
DMS
50°23'43.3"N 8°11'12.1"E
UTM
32U 442193 5582907
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Destination

Limburg, railway station

Turn-by-turn directions

The stage starts at the Villmar railway station. From there, follow the signposts and markings of the access trail towards Limburg. A real rarity is the call train barrier, which you have to pass on your route up to the heights. Press the lever, ask friendly for opening the barrier and it lifts itself up as if by magic. After crossing the railway tracks, the trail climbs with a beautiful view of the König-Konrad-Denkmal and past the venerable Ibach Eiche (oak tree).

At the top, at the Villmar Süd signpost, keep left and continue along the edge of the forest. A short detour to the left leads us to a worthwhile vantage point overlooking the Bodensteiner Lay and the König-Konrad-Denkmal. Next you walk across a meadow and along fields. Following the markings, you descend to the railway tracks again. There a path to the right leads uphill through the Wehrley nature reserve of Runkel.

Next highlight is waiting ahead: The Otto-Bruchhäuser-Tempel, a viewing pavilion that is situated high above the Lahn. Afterwards, you will leave the nature reserve and hike down the paved road to the medieval town of Runkel, which you will reach via the beautiful Lahn bridge. Tip: You should definitely make sure to visit the enormous castle complex!

Past Runkel, you will have to walk for a short distance along the Lahn and underpass the road L 3020. Now a beautiful path leads uphill and along a Jewish cemetery. Then the path runs parallel to the Lahn and along the heights. At the Blücher Schanze one can commemorate the 250 soldiers of the Prussian army who were buried here in 1813. Still follow the markings through the forest. Before reaching Eschhofen, you leave the forest and the view opens up to the gigantic church of St. Lubentius in Dietkirchen. In Eschhofen turn right at the signpost towards the Lahnauen. Cross these and you will finally reach Limburg by walking on an old towpath which leads you underneath the new autobahn bridge and the ICE bridge. In Limburg you will continue along the Lahn for quite some time.

Passing Römer 2-4-6, one of the oldest free-standing half-timbered houses in Germany, you climb the stairs up to Limburg's landmark, the cathedral. From there you descend to the picturesque old town with its wide range of culinary and cultural attractions. From Kornmarkt you can easily get to the railway station if required.

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

Villmar, railway station

Coordinates

DD
50.395374, 8.186702
DMS
50°23'43.3"N 8°11'12.1"E
UTM
32U 442193 5582907
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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

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Equipment

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

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Rating

4.7
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Michael Flauaus
June 07, 2023 · Community
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Route done on June 06, 2023
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March 12, 2022 · Community
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Route done on March 12, 2022
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October 03, 2021 · Community
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Route done on October 03, 2021
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.3 km
Duration
4:45 h
Ascent
148 m
Descent
149 m
Highest point
166 m
Lowest point
108 m
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