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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Obernhof

Goethe Point – Goethepunkt Via Ferrata loop from Obernhof (Lahn)

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Lahn-Kreis
Obernhof

Goethe Point – Goethepunkt Via Ferrata loop from Obernhof (Lahn)

Hard

4.9

(553)

1,518

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Goethe Point – Goethepunkt Via Ferrata loop from Obernhof (Lahn)

03:37

11.1km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.17 km for 67 m

After 5.09 km for 197 m

After 8.95 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.05 km

Cassiopeia Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock turtle

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2

2.07 km

Goethe Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is precisely here that Goethe, fleeing from an unhappy love, is said to have said: “Beautiful to die for!” Standing up here, you can only agree! Be careful, now …

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3

2.10 km

Goethepunkt Via Ferrata

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Even if it was uphill, the way to the Goethe point was always as beautiful as the view up there.

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4

2.70 km

The path and the view are worth it

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5

3.93 km

The Gelbach invites you to linger in the shade to cool off your feet 👌🏽🥾

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6

5.27 km

Located above Weinähr, with a fantastic panoramic view

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7

6.76 km

Weinähr-Blick

Viewpoint

8

8.60 km

Powder Tower Obernhof

Highlight • Monument

The powder tower is a nice change of pace and reminds of the quarry work that used to take place here.

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9

8.91 km

Adelhahn Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

Two ladders are firmly and securely attached there. Also possible for children.

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10

9.48 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

2.74 km

2.13 km

1.37 km

627 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

2.52 km

1.94 km

1.52 km

1.12 km

778 m

218 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 2 February

2°C

-2°C

96 %

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