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Boathouse Giessen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Heuchelheim an der Lahn

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Boathouse Giessen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Heuchelheim an der Lahn

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Boathouse Giessen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Heuchelheim an der Lahn

00:40

11.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.27 km

Schlachthof Gießen

Highlight • Monument

Great landmark on the banks of the Lahn in Giessen 👍
With its striking tower and large chimney, it can be seen from afar 😎👌 Unfortunately, currently closed due to corona 😥
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3.80 km

Lahn Weir and Canoe Passage

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A weir with boat alley.

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4.01 km

Boathouse Giessen

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Delicious food and nice ambience invites you for a stop on a tour. The boathouse is, no wonder, right on the Lahn. In the beer garden you have in good …

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4.10 km

Old town cycle lane

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A good idea, but unfortunately many drivers don't yet know how to deal with it.

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4.80 km

Old Castle, Giessen

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The Old Castle borders directly on the Botanical Garden. It is also known as the Landgrave's Castle. Parts of the city fortifications can still be seen on the site. The castle was built around 1350 as a moated castle.

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5.31 km

Theater Park

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The theater park is located between the city theater and the Johanneskirche and is only a few steps away from the shopping streets. Numerous benches invite you to relax between tall trees and beautiful flower beds.

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7.00 km

Lahn Valley Cycle Path entrance in Gießen

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The cycle path along the Lahn begins here at the entrance to Gießen. The Lahn promenade in Gießen is also particularly beautifully laid out and offers a variety of recreational opportunities.

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7.32 km

View of the dam on the Lahn River in Giessen

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The Lahn has a length of 245.6 km and flows into the Rhine near Lahnstein.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

3.43 km

1.94 km

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

921 m

847 m

294 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

31°C

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Boathouse Giessen – Old Castle, Giessen loop from Heuchelheim an der Lahn

Schlachthof Gießen

Lahn Weir and Canoe Passage

Boathouse Giessen

Old town cycle lane

Old Castle, Giessen

Theater Park

Lahn Valley Cycle Path entrance in Gießen

View of the dam on the Lahn River in Giessen

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