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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Lahnhöhenweg at Franzosenlay – Diez Old Town loop from Balduinstein

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Lahnhöhenweg at Franzosenlay – Diez Old Town loop from Balduinstein

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Lahnhöhenweg at Franzosenlay – Diez Old Town loop from Balduinstein

07:47

27.0km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.10 km

Lahn hiking trail below Cramberg

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wonderful hiking trail above the Lahn

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2.15 km

Lahnhöhenweg at Franzosenlay

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Beautiful path through the forest, now and then with a view of the Lahn.

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2.45 km

Lahnhöhenweg near Birlenbach

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The Lahnhöhenweg is a beautiful path through the forest that grows on the Lahn slopes. The Lahn repeatedly squints through the trees.

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7.24 km

Diez Old Town

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There is no shortage of ice cream parlors and the way up to the castle is easy to walk. Nice corner, you can also sit and relax down by the old Lahn Bridge.

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9.04 km

Lahn River near Nassau

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Near Diez, the Lahn meanders through beautiful surroundings, with rocks and lots of greenery on the banks.

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13.6 km

View of the Lahn River and Schaumburg Castle

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This section has its appeal because you actually always walk along the river. In some places you can even put your feet in the water.

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14.4 km

Riverside Path Near Balduinstein

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... splendid.

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14.7 km

View from the bridge in Balduinstein

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The section from Diez to Balduinstein, directly along the river Lahn, is also ideal for families.

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.39 km

2.11 km

949 m

441 m

314 m

190 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

6.42 km

5.63 km

2.27 km

532 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 11 May

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3°C

32 %

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