Blue lake surrounded by green forested hills with swimming area marked by rope barriers. Trees frame the view under a partly cloudy sky.

Traditional German half-timbered house with red tile roof surrounded by lush green garden and large tree, set against forested hillside.

Panoramic view from elevated position showing the Lahn river valley with dense green forest. Purple flowers in foreground frame the scenic vista.

Itinerary

You should plan enough time to visit the historic old town and the Elisabeth Church (train journey possible, car park at the hotel for a fee, bike hire at the hotel).

Today you cycle through the wide Lahn valley past idyllic bathing ponds to Wetzlar. Explore Wetzlar's old town and the interesting cathedral on a walk in the afternoon.

You leave Wetzlar over the stone bridge and soon reach the Fortuna mine (+ 8 km), the only iron ore mine in Germany, where visitors can see a demonstration of ore mining underground using original machinery. The route to Weilburg, whose Renaissance castle sits on a high rocky ridge above the Lahn, is an unforgettable landscape.

Today, the course of the river winds its way between the Taunus and Westerwald. You cycle along the tarmac towpath via Aumenau and Runkel to Limburg with its world-famous cathedral.

Enjoy a scenic highlight today: ride away from all traffic through an unspoiled valley landscape from Diez to Balduinstein. Don’t miss a stop at the Lahnwinzer along the Lahn River. Be sure to visit Nassau Castle and the charming town of Bad Ems today. In Lahnstein, it’s time to say goodbye to the idyllic Lahn River, as the final kilometers take you along the Rhine Cycle Route into the center of Koblenz.

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

The Lahn cycle path is signposted throughout and runs mostly on cycle paths or roads with little traffic, with the exception of a section of just under 7 kilometres in heavy traffic on the stage from Limburg to Bad Ems.

Map showing the Lahn Cycle Route from Marburg to Koblenz, passing through Gießen, Wetzlar, Löhnberg, Weilburg, and Limburg along the Lahn River.

Prices & Dates

Printed route book – sustainability with Rückenwind

Your travel package includes a digital route book as standard. If you would like a printed version, please let us know when you book. The surcharge is € 20 per route book and you will receive your copy on site. Join us in contributing to even greater sustainability!

Prices per person in EUR