Weilburg Palace and Gardens – View of Weilburg Castle loop from Weilburg

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Germany

Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Weilburg

Weilburg Palace and Gardens – View of Weilburg Castle loop from Weilburg

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Weilburg Palace and Gardens – View of Weilburg Castle loop from Weilburg

01:11

4.25km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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926 m

Neptune Fountain and Old Town Hall, Weilburg

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The very beautiful Neptune Fountain on the market square was built in 1709. Directly behind is the Evangelical Castle and City Church or the old town hall of Weilburg, which was built from 1707 to 1713.

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1.05 km

Weilburg Palace and Gardens

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The medieval castle turned into a baroque residence at the beginning of the 18th century, with numerous outbuildings, a church and a spacious garden. The park is open all year until dusk. The entrance to the castle costs 5 euros including tour. On Mondays, the gates remain closed.

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1.16 km

Upper Orangery and Fountain at Weilburg Palace

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Now that the palace garden has been newly laid out, the visit is even more worthwhile

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1.80 km

Weilburg Stone Bridge

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Until the suburb of bypasses on the occasion of the Hessentag 2005, this was the main traffic bridge in Weilburg to get over the Lahn. This bridge was built between 1764 and 1769.

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1.92 km

View of Weilburg Castle

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Weilburg Castle is enthroned on a mountain spur high above Weilburg and the Lahn. From here you have a great view of the facility. If you like, you can take some time for a small tour of the castle and especially in the enchanting castle garden.

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2.54 km

Ernst Dienstbach Footbridge (Chain Bridge) Weilburg

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Weilburg's former water supply, constructed as a chain bridge, is still firmly anchored in the minds of Weilburgers more than 60 years after its end of use. The people of Weilburg often still affectionately call the footbridge, now known as the Ernst–dienstbach-Steg, the Chain Bridge.

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3.44 km

Weilburg City Tower

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Round tower, built as part of the first city fortifications under Count Johann I (1355 - 1371).
Was used as a dungeon in the Middle Ages.
(Source: information board of the Rotary Club/citizens' initiative Alt Weilburg)

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3.64 km

Land Gate and Powder Tower, Weilburg

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The Landtor forms the entrance to Weilburg's old town. Pink Lahn marble was used in the upper area of the gate during the renovation in 2001.

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4.25 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.29 km

488 m

462 m

440 m

416 m

117 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.49 km

163 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

December 12, 2021,Bewegung muß sein ,💭Spaziergang . 😊

Thank you, wish you a peaceful and contemplative Christmas season

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May 7, 2025,kleine Runde Weilburg

I was just nearby and took a quick walk 🚶‍♂️🙂

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February 27, 2022,Wanderung, 27.02.2022 Bummeln durch Weilburg

Very beautiful city with a magnificent castle, embedded in a large loop of the Lahn. The historic old town inspires with old half-timbered houses and buildings steeped in history. From the castle you have a beautiful view of the rest of the city and the Lahn, definitely worth a visit.

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January 22, 2022,220122 Weilburger Stadtführung I

An evening round in Weilburg including a guided themed hike through the old town.

From the program of the Kur- und Verkehrsverein Weilburg e.V.:

"The following city tours are offered in January and February:

The start will be on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. with the "night city tour" through Weilburg from the market square.
During the city …

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