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Gelbachtal Trail – Eisenbach Stream Trail loop from Montabaur

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Montabaur

Gelbachtal Trail – Eisenbach Stream Trail loop from Montabaur

Moderate

4.6

(518)

1,530

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Gelbachtal Trail – Eisenbach Stream Trail loop from Montabaur

03:30

12.8km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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1.37 km

Gelbachtal Trail

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It's really picturesque here: Open fields and magical forest paths alternate. Add to that the constant rippling of the beautiful Gelbbach. A postcard-ready scenario!

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1.39 km

Narrow Pathway in the Eisenbach Valley

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nice bottleneck with railing and rock near the Eisenbach

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2.14 km

Reckenthal Sculpture Trail

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There is a wonderful cycling and hiking trail along the Gelachs.

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8.41 km

Eisenbach Stream Trail

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The path follows the course of the small Eisenbach, offering a varied mix of shady forest sections and open areas along the water.

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9.28 km

Carved Wooden Bench in Nassau Conservation Area

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A wonderfully carved rest area that invites you to take a break

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9.64 km

Bergwerksmönch wooden sculpture near Reckenthal

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The mining monk wooden sculpture near Reckenthal is a special highlight along the paths in the Gelbachtal valley and reflects the region's mining history. The intricately carved figure depicts a …

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11.5 km

Resting bench in the Gelbachtal

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A beautiful rest bench on the edge of the path that invites you to take a break

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11.6 km

Bridge Over the Ahrbach

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From this wooden bridge, you have a fantastic view of the Ahrbach. Wonderful! Stop for a moment, listen to the babbling water, and enjoy nature :-)
A sign shows the distances to the nearest towns.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

841 m

295 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.60 km

2.85 km

2.00 km

1.45 km

837 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

27°C

12°C

52 %

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Comments

April 30, 2023,Wällertour /Skulpturenweg Reckenthal /Gelbachthal /Eisenbach👣🏞️

We are rather neutral or somewhat disappointed with this hike. In the beginning, the really very beautiful, picturesque stream, but soon we came to open paths, which were surrounded by forest at the time, but are now 80% cleared. (Thank God again on the reforestation) I would not recommend this path in midsummer, as there is hardly any protection against …

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February 16, 2025,Wäller Tour|Gelbachtal – Eisenbach Runde von Wirzenborn🐕‍🦺🚶🐕‍🦺🚶🚶🥾

Nice and comfortable walk through the beautiful Westerwald. It's strange when you're hiking and don't have a dog on a leash the whole time 🤔🙂

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May 29, 2025,Gelbachtal – Eisenbach Runde von Wirzenborn

We had promised a little more from the tour, but maybe we're a little spoiled 😀 But it was still nice, the weather was perfect, and the route was okay. 🌞 For Father's Day, the tour was pleasant 🤣🍻🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️🍺

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April 24, 2022,Wällertour Eisenbachtal mit einigen Skulpturen des Skulpturenwegs Reckenthal

We were actually hiking in the Palatinate this weekend, but this morning it was covered in dense rain clouds. As a result, we drove spontaneously early towards home, always towards the sun. We came across this beautiful forest tour, even if the Fuchtenwald is in a terrible state like in all low mountain ranges. Accompanied by lake sculptures, this hike …

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June 19, 2025,Wäller Tour Eisenbachtal - Nomborn

Today I was drawn back to the Westerwald. Of course, the circular trail I hiked today was another Wäller Tour: westerwald.info/d/waeller-tour-eisenbachtal-nomborn

I hiked this circular trail over two years ago. Since I remembered it as being quite varied, it was worth doing again, regardless of its relatively easy difficulty level.

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July 7, 2023,Wäller Tour „Eisenbachtal“ – Tagestouren im Westerwald

If you start early, you still have enough shade on the first part and through the Eisenbachtal anyway. The extra loop to the Bornkasten was canceled today due to the heat 🌞/ 🐕‍🦺.

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October 12, 2025,Wäller Tour Eisenbachtal

Today we went on one of the shorter Wäller tours. A beautiful circular route that's pleasant to walk. Unfortunately, this tour doesn't offer great views, but you can't have everything - it's still recommended.

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April 19, 2022,Auf der Wäller-Tour durch das Eisenbachtal

"Oh you beautiful Westerwald" definitely applies to this hike - especially now in spring, when a lot of sun is still falling through the delicately leafy trees and makes the ice-cold water of Eisenbach, Gelbbach and Holbach glitter.

The approximately 9 km long circular trail follows these three stream valleys, which does not have its appeal in the numerous highlights, …

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Gelbachtal Trail – Eisenbach Stream Trail loop from Montabaur

Gelbachtal Trail

Narrow Pathway in the Eisenbach Valley

Reckenthal Sculpture Trail

Eisenbach Stream Trail

Carved Wooden Bench in Nassau Conservation Area

Bergwerksmönch wooden sculpture near Reckenthal

Resting bench in the Gelbachtal

Bridge Over the Ahrbach

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