View of Greifenstein Castle – Ulmtalsperre loop from Burg Greifenstein

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View of Greifenstein Castle – Ulmtalsperre loop from Burg Greifenstein

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View of Greifenstein Castle – Ulmtalsperre loop from Burg Greifenstein

02:53

9.93km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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495 m

View of Greifenstein Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Suddenly, but all the more impressive, the Greifenstein Castle appears on the drive from Beilstein. Stopping and watching is worth it!

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1.81 km

Hohe Straße (Medieval Trade Route)

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The trench located here is a remnant of the "Hohen Strasse" (military and trade route). It was the main connection between Cologne and Frankfurt in the Middle Ages until the …

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3.04 km

Ulmtalsperre

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The Ulmtalsperre is always a nice place to go. You can walk around the barrier, swim or stop off at the local restaurant.
A campsite is also available.

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3.12 km

Rest area with a view of the Ulmbach Reservoir

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Sit down, enjoy the silence and the view over the reservoir. If you've brought food with you, this is the perfect place to get started.

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3.28 km

View of the Ulmtalsperre

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A spectacular, albeit exposed, view through knotty oaks and beeches of the Ulm Dam. It looks like the Rheinsteig trail between Assmannshausen and Lorch.

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4.34 km

Ulmbach

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The hike along the Ulmbach is my personal highlight. The Ulmbach carries hundreds of stones and is framed by beeches that lean towards the river. The paved part of the ford is particularly beautiful.

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4.44 km

Ford across the Ulmbach

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At this point you can cross the stream.

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6.88 km

Waldhof Elgershausen Sanatorium

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The lung sanatorium was probably founded in 1901 by Georg Liebe. Soldiers suffering from tuberculosis were cared for. In the oldest building complex "Holy House" is the "House of Silence"

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9.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

2.73 km

2.19 km

715 m

137 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

2.02 km

1.99 km

1.28 km

578 m

429 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

7°C

50 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

September 25, 2022,Durch das Ulmbachtal - Runde

Very nice round tour, but I had to shorten the route due to lack of time and took the castle out. Knowing her well, it wasn't that bad. The tour was great and varied!

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May 1, 2025,# H25.039 | Westerwald Hikes: Premium-Trailwanderung Greifenstein über Westerwaldsteig, Burgreste Lichtenstein, Ulmtalsperre, Holzhausen und Walddorf Eigershausen ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Tour is part of the Geopark Westerwald Collection: komoot.com/de-de/collection/2230938/-geopark-westerwald-lahn-taunus-gpwlt-hikes-trails-rides
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May 1st – and how do you start the day?

With a homemade May punch! Since the forest is practically flooded with woodruff this year, you can add a special touch to your wine or sparkling wine or make delicious woodruff jelly.

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