Gelbach River – Gelbach Valley loop from Montabaur

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Gelbach River – Gelbach Valley loop from Montabaur

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Gelbach River – Gelbach Valley loop from Montabaur

03:05

47.1km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.33 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

Montabaur Castle

Highlight • Castle

From the castle, you have a very nice overview of Montabaur.

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4.95 km

Forest Path in Nassau Conservation Area

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Wirzenborn pilgrimage church with separate restrooms! A guesthouse with a motorcycle museum invites you to linger!

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7.19 km

Gelbach Valley Country Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Little traveled part on highway in the yellow valley

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14.7 km

Kirchähr Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church in Kirchähr, dates back to the 12th century.

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18.5 km

Gelbach River

Highlight • River

The country road through the Gelachtal valley is not very busy, at least on a Monday in April.

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23.6 km

Half-timbered houses in Weinähr

Highlight • Historical Site

The half-timbered town hall is beautifully preserved and worth seeing.

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37.8 km

Antonius Chapel in Bladernheim

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful chapel on the street near Bladernheim. Built from 1887.

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43.3 km

Gelbach Valley

Highlight • River

Wonderful bike path along the stream, the sculptures are also worth seeing.

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47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

2.98 km

2.09 km

1.80 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

2.35 km

2.23 km

1.00 km

461 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

9°C

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Tour durchs Gelbachtal

Great through the Gelbachtal. Lots of cyclists 🚴‍♂️ on the road👍

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July 10, 2022,Weinähr - Montabaur und zurück

This bike tour was done on a car-free Sunday.
There was a lot on offer, including: bicycle workshop, bouncy castles, food and drink and much more.
On other days I wouldn't ride my bike as it's too dangerous.
PS: You can also do the tour without an e-bike

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July 9, 2023,Wieder Autofreies Gelbachtal 🚴🚴🥳

Nice tour in the Gelbachtal. The mobile bicycle museum was cool. On the way back we rode the Gelbachtal cycle path instead of taking the road. It's also a very nice way. The sculpture path in Reckenthal is also the same.

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July 9, 2023,autofreies Gelbachtal

Unfortunately Komoot did not record correctly. But it was a great tour with many places to stop for refreshments along the way. In the heat of 36 degrees we had to cool down a few times.😀🍺☕️🍰🌭🍻🍻

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July 14, 2024,FR 8/24 - Fahrradtour zum autofreien Gelbachtal als Rundtour ab/bis Eichwiese Montabaur am 14.07.2024

After 5 weeks have passed since the last bike ride, we dared to go on another bike ride today. The weather promised the best prospects with just over 20° Celsius.

We chose the Eichwiese car park in Montabaur as the start and finish point.

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