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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Runkel

Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

Routes
Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Runkel

Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

Hard

5

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Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

02:48

45.8km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 21, 2026

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Train Station

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128 m

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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Over 500 years old bridge over the Lahn.

More info:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahnbr%C3%BCcke_Runkel

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191 m

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel has one of the most impressive and largest castle ruins in Hesse. For generations, the Lords of Runkel, in addition to collecting bridge tolls, were primarily concerned with family …

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191 m

View of Runkel Castle

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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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588 m

View of Runkel Castle

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The medieval Runkel Castle, first mentioned in 1159, still defines the townscape of Runkel today.
The mighty, well-fortified towers of Runkel Castle rise suddenly and unexpectedly on rigid, vertically sloping …

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17.2 km

Former loading ramp at the Maria clay pit

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Already a bit scary but interesting to look at.

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28.9 km

Ziegen Berg

Forest

7

39.1 km

Old Christians Hut Ore Mine Adit

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Especially nice in spring, when everything is in the lush green.

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39.1 km

Christianstollen mouth

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Old gallery portal of the Christianstollen. The Christian tunnels were used to transport ores from other mines. The ores were sorted nearby and transported via a private track to Christianshütte …

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39.2 km

Kerkerbach Valley Cycle Path

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Driving Technically not demanding, but all the more beautiful to pinion whether the idyll in the Kerkerbachtal, both thumb auffi

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

6.88 km

4.67 km

2.20 km

375 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

14.9 km

7.19 km

602 m

428 m

174 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 9 October

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9°C

17 %

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