Marienthal Monastery – Wied in Widderstein loop from Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

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Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

Marienthal Monastery – Wied in Widderstein loop from Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

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Marienthal Monastery – Wied in Widderstein loop from Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

02:58

43.9km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.89 km

Marienthal Monastery — Pilgrimage Church and Lourdes Grotto

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Marienthal Abbey was a Franciscan monastery. The history of the monastery goes back to the first half of the 15th century. According to the founding legend, a shepherd carved an …

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9.95 km

Marienthal Monastery

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Very nice monastery with some localities all around. The chapel of the monastery is definitely worth a visit.

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21.8 km

Route along the Birnbach to the Wied

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Less traveled route

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29.7 km

Eisweiher Altenkirchen

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The pond, which consists of several bodies of water and is located in the local recreation area, was rebuilt and reopened in 2019. The Altenkirchen fishing club uses the ice …

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43.1 km

View of Altenkirchen

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

8.26 km

6.47 km

770 m

673 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

11.1 km

2.26 km

2.00 km

987 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

9°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 15, 2025,E-Bike-Touren im Westerwald: Altenkirchener Radrundweg

I begin my second exploration of the Westerwald in Altenkirchen, the "northern gateway to the Westerwald." Thanks to the city park, I find myself surrounded by greenery shortly after setting off. Small roads and occasional gravel paths lead me through several villages, across fields, and through forested areas toward one of the highlights of this tour – literally:

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