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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Limburg a.d. Lahn

Runkel Castle – View of Runkel Castle loop from Eschhofen

Moderate

4.8

(154)

176

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Runkel Castle – View of Runkel Castle loop from Eschhofen

02:23

41.1km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9 m for 9 m

After 8.99 km for 19 m

After 12.9 km for 14 m

After 28.4 km for 14 m

After 41.1 km for 9 m

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Train Station

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9.20 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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9.63 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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3

9.69 km

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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A beautiful view from the Schadecker side of the Lahn valley, the old bridge and the impressive Runkel Castle.

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4

13.0 km

Lahn Bridge, Villmar

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The marble bridge in Villmar, Hesse is actually a limestone bridge over the Lahn. The bridge is primarily of local importance, but less of a national one. Nevertheless, it is …

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13.2 km

R7 cycle route along the Lahn

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The long-distance cycle route R7 is 215 km long and has the motto "from the Lahn to the Werra", this section is particularly beautiful

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20.7 km

Aumenau Bridge over the Lahn

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Lahn and the mountain.

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7

29.4 km

The King Konrad Monument is 2.32 m high and was built in 1894 on the Bodenstein rock. It was made from Belgian sandstone.
The base is made of Lahn marble.
It is dedicated to the German King Conrad I.

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36.0 km

R7 Cycle Path by Steeden

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As a feeder to various trails along the Lahn slopes, it's OK.
Otherwise, this route isn't really that appealing for real mountain bikers 😏

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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

4.94 km

2.92 km

2.37 km

762 m

121 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

8.84 km

1.70 km

1.32 km

185 m

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