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Schaumburg Castle – Balduinstein Castle loop from Diez

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Schaumburg Castle – Balduinstein Castle loop from Diez

Moderate

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Schaumburg Castle – Balduinstein Castle loop from Diez

02:36

9.10km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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3.39 km

Schaumburg Castle

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An absolute eye-catcher and the castle is being restored so we can hope for a reopening to the public.

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3.64 km

Basalt Cliff Below Schaumburg Castle

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The former castle and later Schauburg castle is built on a mountain made of basalt stone. At the edge of the path, a little below the castle, you can see the texture of the rock on this balt wall.

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4.50 km

Balduinstein Castle

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Perfect start or end point of a bike tour through the romantic Lahn Valley! With the support of the Lahntalbahn (bicycles are free of charge), which runs almost parallel to …

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4.83 km

Balduinstein

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A great place with lots of little details to discover. Just keep your eyes open. There is also really delicious ice cream on the banks of the Lahn.

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6.86 km

Franzosenlay Viewpoint and Stamp Station

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A stop on the Lahnhöhenweg, here you can get your hiking book stamped. You also have a beautiful view of the Lahn valley while you take a break here.

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7.21 km

Lahn hiking trail below Cramberg

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wonderful hiking trail above the Lahn

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7.26 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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7.55 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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9.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

1.62 km

1.56 km

381 m

257 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

3.02 km

1.81 km

796 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

15°C

3°C

30 %

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Schaumburg Castle – Balduinstein Castle loop from Diez

Schaumburg Castle

Basalt Cliff Below Schaumburg Castle

Balduinstein Castle

Balduinstein

Franzosenlay Viewpoint and Stamp Station

Lahn hiking trail below Cramberg

Lahnhöhenweg at Franzosenlay

Lahnhöhenweg near Birlenbach

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