Burglahr with castle ruins – View of Burglahr loop from Burglahr

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Burglahr with castle ruins – View of Burglahr loop from Burglahr

Easy

4.3

(8)

hikers

Burglahr with castle ruins – View of Burglahr loop from Burglahr

01:44

6.19km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

Waypoints

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523 m

View of Lahr Castle

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From a distance already attracts the intermediate goal. Worth a detour.

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790 m

View of the Westerwald Hills

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In some places the trail leads past sections with great views.

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2.34 km

View of Lahr Castle

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One of the many beautiful viewpoints around Lahr Castle

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3.48 km

Burglahr with castle ruins

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An impressive tower from the outside. Unfortunately the tower is locked so you cannot visit it from the inside.

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3.55 km

Brunnenplatz Burglahr

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Kids will find Brunnenplatz interesting as a water playground.

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3.69 km

The former mill property is pretty to look at in white and blue with pretty sculptures. The landlady said that the mill was stopped in 1952 and that she bought the property in 1974. Cheese and peach cake highly recommended.

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4.87 km

View of Fernthal and Borscheid

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The Fernthal “crusher” is also visible.

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5.08 km

View of Burglahr

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beautiful hiking trail & great view of Burglahr!

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6.19 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

1.12 km

655 m

Surfaces

2.21 km

2.08 km

897 m

655 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 15, 2024,Burglahr mit Burgruine –von Heckenhahn aus

Nice little hike from Heckenhahn to the castle ruins in Burglahr. Unfortunately, the forest management path was very muddy at the beginning. That's why I initially looked for small detours, even across the forest.
After I had completed the first part of the path through the forest, things went much better.
I could now enjoy nature and enjoy the beautiful …

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