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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Westerburg

Gelbachtal Valley – Country road along the Gelbach loop from Westerburg

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Westerburg

Gelbachtal Valley – Country road along the Gelbach loop from Westerburg

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Gelbachtal Valley – Country road along the Gelbach loop from Westerburg

02:59

61.9km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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After 53.1 km for 818 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

23.0 km

Ascent to Eppenrod

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

2

28.4 km

Gelbachtal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Here you can cycle 23 km from the Lahn to Montabaur through the scenic Gelbachtal with mostly moderate gradients. However, the valley is also popular with motorcyclists and day trippers, …

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3

30.0 km

Country road along the Gelbach

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Idyllic stretch of country road with very good and level asphalt along the Gelbach.

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4

32.6 km

Wirzenborn Chapel

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The Wirzenborn pilgrimage church can be reached via the Kapellenstraße in about 200 m distance. It was first mentioned in 1497, the pilgrimages took place mainly from Montabaur and were …

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32.7 km

Motorcycle Museum Near Lis

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Motorbike Museum Montabaur
Kapellenstrasse 8
56410 Montabaur - Wirzenborn
motorrad-museum-montabaur.de

A visit is worthwhile for motorcycle fans and the food in the restaurant next to it is great.

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46.9 km

Church of the Assumption of Mary, Helferskirchen

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Local Church in Helferskirchen in the Westerwald, first mentioned around 931.

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47.4 km

Kreuzkapelle Helferskirchen

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The neo-Gothic cross chapel in front of Helferskirchen was the destination of many pilgrimages in earlier centuries.
Every year in October, an animal blessing takes place, attracting visitors (bipedal and four-legged) from near and far.

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47.4 km

Chapel on the Hill

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61.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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47.6 km

8.80 km

2.53 km

2.47 km

229 m

212 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.2 km

1.12 km

916 m

605 m

102 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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