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Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Niedererbach

Gelbachtal Valley – Switchbacks to Obernhof loop from Niedererbach

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Road cycling routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Niedererbach

Gelbachtal Valley – Switchbacks to Obernhof loop from Niedererbach

Hard

8

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Gelbachtal Valley – Switchbacks to Obernhof loop from Niedererbach

03:52

75.1km

1,320m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Nassau

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.85 km

Scenic Road in Nassau Conservation Area

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

2

10.3 km

Gelbachtal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Here you can cycle 23 km from the Lahn to Montabaur through the scenic Gelbachtal with mostly moderate gradients. However, the valley is also popular with motorcyclists and day trippers, …

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3

33.3 km

Nassau Castle

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The ruins of Nassau Castle rise near the town of Nassau on the 215.4 m above sea level. NHN [1] high castle mountain, a rock cone 120 meters over the …

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4

38.4 km

View of Kloster Arnstein

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unfortunately I don't know what the name of the castle is exactly, it's definitely a beautiful view

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5

39.0 km

Obernhof Village on the Lahn

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Idyllic place in the vineyards

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6

41.7 km

Switchbacks to Obernhof

Highlight • Trail

In the lower part a few serpentines on the way from the Lahn valley to Seelbach

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7

57.2 km

Hertasee

Highlight • Lake

In summer a great place to enjoy the hot days.

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8

66.9 km

Ascent to Eppenrod

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

B

75.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.6 km

10.3 km

185 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.1 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 3 November

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