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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Elz

Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Elz Süd

Routes
Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg
Elz

Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Elz Süd

Hard

4.3

(7)

26

riders

Runkel Castle – Old Lahn bridge with castle view loop from Elz Süd

02:40

47.7km

460m

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: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.75 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Dehrner Auwald und Dehrner Teiche

Nature Reserve

2

16.3 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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3

16.6 km

Beautiful, old arch bridge over the Lahn, from which you have a great view of the castle and Runkel. Right next door there is an ice cream parlor, where you can eat a delicious ice cream.

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4

16.6 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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5

16.7 km

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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6

16.7 km

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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7

17.1 km

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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25.0 km

Bilderrahmen 'St.Lubentius Dietkirchen'

Viewpoint

9

27.9 km

View of Limburg Cathedral

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Very nice view from the Lahn to the Limburg Cathedral. Be sure to visit the city center with its many half-timbered houses. The squares in the historic city center with the many cafés invite you to linger. Absolutely worth seeing!

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10

28.1 km

Old Lahn Bridge, Limburg

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The stop par excellence for every tourist. Wonderful view of the cathedral. The tower, which can be driven under by cars, is also worth admiring.

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44.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

47.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

9.43 km

7.26 km

5.65 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

9.19 km

5.48 km

1.10 km

873 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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