Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Niedererbach

Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Niedererbach

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Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Niedererbach

02:46

49.0km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Limburg Cathedral (Cathedral of St. George)

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Limburg Cathedral, also called St. George's Cathedral after its patron saint, St. George, is the cathedral church of the Limburg Diocese and towers above the old town of Limburg an …

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15.8 km

Dehrner Auwald und Dehrner Teiche

Nature Reserve

20.3 km

Runkel Castle

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The tour through the castle is really great, for 4 € entrance all worthwhile, very original, well preserved and a lot of old Burggemäuer, and right next to the castle …

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20.7 km

Old Lahn bridge with castle view

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Beautiful, old arch bridge over the Lahn, from which you have a great view of the castle and Runkel. Right next door there is an ice cream parlor, where you can eat a delicious ice cream.

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20.8 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel has one of the most impressive and largest castle ruins in Hesse. For generations, the Lords of Runkel, in addition to collecting bridge tolls, were primarily concerned with family …

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20.8 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel Castle already existed in 1159 and is a medieval hilltop castle.
According to legend, knights from the entourage of Emperor Charlemagne decided to build the castle in 778.

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21.1 km

The medieval Runkel Castle, first mentioned in 1159, still defines the townscape of Runkel today.
The mighty, well-fortified towers of Runkel Castle rise suddenly and unexpectedly on rigid, vertically sloping …

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29.1 km

Bilderrahmen 'St.Lubentius Dietkirchen'

Viewpoint

31.9 km

View of Limburg Cathedral

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Very nice view from the Lahn to the Limburg Cathedral. Be sure to visit the city center with its many half-timbered houses. The squares in the historic city center with the many cafés invite you to linger. Absolutely worth seeing!

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32.1 km