Lahnwanderweg stage 17 upstream Obernhof - Balduinstein
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel "Am Goetheberg"Landhotel Weinhaus Treis
Hotel-Restaurant Balduin
Safety information
On the via ferrata (Goethepunkt) you need a head for heights and should be sure-footed, but there is also an easy (non-climbing) alternative.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
Touristinformation Bad Ems
Bahnhofplatz, 56130 Bad Ems
Tel. 02603-94150
Touristinformation Nassau
Obertal 9a, 56377 Nassau
Tel. 02604-95250
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
A viewing plateau at Goethepunkt awaits you with a spectacular vista. From then on, the trail leads us quietly and idyllically through the forest, over meadow ways and past rock formations to the Wolfslei. After a panoramic rest, we will hike across the Flotationshalde further down to Laurenburg.
In Laurenburg you will cross the river Lahn. On the other side of the Lahn, the trail continues through the forest and zigzags down to the Ruppachbrücke. A sporty ascent is waiting for you to get in the direction of Steinsberg. Through the Höllenloch the trail leads to the refuge at the Gabelstein where another impressive view is waiting for you.
After leaving the forest of the Gabelstein-Hölloch nature reserve, the majestic Schaumburg castle appears. At the Saukopp you will have one last chance to have a gigantic view of the Lahnschleife after which the way leads down to Balduinstein. Restaurants and cozy pubs are waiting for you and invite you to stop for a bite to eat.
Note
Getting there
A3 exit Limburg-Nord, B417, K26 to Balduinstein, K25 from Balduinstein to Holzappel, B417 to ObernhofParking
Obernhof, railway station or behind bridge over river LahnBalduinstein, riverside of Lahn
Coordinates
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
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Equipment
Possibly hiking sticks for two steep ascents respectively descents. Apart from that only ordinary hiking equipment is required. Take backpack vespers and drinks with you.Statistics
- 11 Waypoints
- 11 Waypoints
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