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Fohnbach Valley Trail – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Gießen

Fohnbach Valley Trail – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Gießen

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4.8

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Fohnbach Valley Trail – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Gießen

01:45

28.7km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.58 km

Boathouse Giessen

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Delicious food and nice ambience invites you for a stop on a tour. The boathouse is, no wonder, right on the Lahn. In the beer garden you have in good …

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2.52 km

Christoph Rübsamen Bridge

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Spectacular architecture! Almost a new landmark in Giessen! Further information:
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10.5 km

Fish ponds in the Erlengrund near Wißmar

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The Erlengrund and the Wißmarbachtal are a great corner for hiking and cycling.

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19.4 km

Fohnbach Valley Trail

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Scenic section with many benches that invite you to relax.

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22.7 km

View of Gleiberg and Vetzberg Castles

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The Gleiberg Castle is a beautiful photo model, the Dünsberg forces its way into the picture again and again and if you are lucky and have a good vantage point …

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23.0 km

View of Gleiberg Castle

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An eye-catcher in the whole area.

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23.4 km

View of Gleiberg Castle

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And another highlight with a view of the Gleiberg, or rather the Gleiberg Castle.

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24.7 km

View of Gleiberg Castle

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And another view of Gleiberg Castle. This time from the direction of Oberer Hardthof.

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

7.29 km

2.65 km

1.72 km

256 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

9.36 km

2.47 km

623 m

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

17°C

15 %

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Fohnbach Valley Trail – View of Gleiberg Castle loop from Gießen

Boathouse Giessen

Christoph Rübsamen Bridge

Fish ponds in the Erlengrund near Wißmar

Fohnbach Valley Trail

View of Gleiberg and Vetzberg Castles

View of Gleiberg Castle

View of Gleiberg Castle

View of Gleiberg Castle

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