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Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Runkel

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge Runkel loop from Kerkerbach

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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Runkel

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge Runkel loop from Kerkerbach

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4.3

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184

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View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge Runkel loop from Kerkerbach

01:52

6.90km

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2025

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841 m

Kerkerbach Trail

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a nice leisurely tour through the Kerkenbachtal

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3.11 km

From here, you'll enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Runkel Castle, Runkel, the magnificent Lahn Bridge, and the Lahn River.
A beautiful staircase leads back to the bridge over the Lahn.

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3.39 km

Blick auf Burg Runkel

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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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3.52 km

From here you have a beautiful view of the castle and bridge.

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3.60 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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3.81 km

Runkel Old Town

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A beautiful old town, dominated by Runkel Castle, worth seeing and experiencing. If you're looking for photo opportunities, you'll find them here.

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3.88 km

Former Amtsapotheke Runkel

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The beautiful half-timbered building from 1680, which is under monument protection, was the Runkler pharmacy for many years, from 1818 to 1973!
The former pharmacist's garden is currently being rebuilt 👍
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4.06 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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6.90 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

1.94 km

504 m

133 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.74 km

1.53 km

474 m

186 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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