Until 1877, the later Ernstbahn was still called the Issertalbahn and served the section of the line from Braunfels-Lahnbahnhof to the Braunfels district boundary (Ottilie mine). From June 1877, the …

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Cycling

Very nice and easy to ride cycle path on the former railway line.

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October 30, 2025

Cycling

The former railway line has been transformed into a well-maintained cycle path.

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Distance 696 m

Downhill 10 m

Weather

Tuesday 10 March

12°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Braunfels, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Route of the former Ernstbahn

1. View of Weilburg Castle – Löhnberg Suspension Bridge loop from Weilburg

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3. Old Town, Braunfels – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Braunfels

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