Bridge Over the Mehrbach – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Oberlahr

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Bridge Over the Mehrbach – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Oberlahr

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Bridge Over the Mehrbach – Birkelsberg Tunnel loop from Oberlahr

01:43

15.0km

290m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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6.52 km

Bridge Over the Mehrbach

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Nice wooden bridge, but quite slippery in slush.

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6.93 km

Ehrenstein Castle Ruins and Monastery

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If you keep to the right when visiting the castle, you can crawl through a small opening and climb the castle. I find it very interesting that the rear tower has a proper platform at the top.

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7.27 km

Wied Suspension Bridge

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Connection between Ehrenstein Monastery and the Bahndammweg to Neustadt.

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7.42 km

Picnic table and benches in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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small rest group on the bike path. A very relaxing place where you can rest

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9.82 km

Wiedtalbahn Bridge Ruins Near Steinshof

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The bridge stumps are a nice photo opportunity.

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10.8 km

Peterslahr Tunnel

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The 156 meter long Peterslahr tunnel on the former railway line of the Wiedtalbahn, which led from Linz to Altenkirchen, is illuminated and can therefore be accessed without an additional flashlight.

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10.8 km

Birkelsberg Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

So far I have not found a longer tunnel in the Westerwald that you can cycle through. In addition, the tunnel is illuminated. At the entrance you can turn on …

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