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Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Wetzlar

Braunfels Glider Airfield – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Wetzlar

Routes
Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Wetzlar

Braunfels Glider Airfield – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Wetzlar

Moderate

4.8

(6)

14

riders

Braunfels Glider Airfield – View of Braunfels Castle loop from Wetzlar

01:38

28.8km

300m

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: March 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.7 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.48 km

Lahn Crossing at Oberbiel

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Also called fish hole in fishing circles

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2

7.65 km

Lahn River

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The river is called Lahn

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3

14.5 km

Braunfels Glider Airfield

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Nice viewpoint and nice route directly over the airfield!

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4

16.0 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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All around there are many and much better viewpoints of the Braunfels Castle!

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5

21.7 km

Nice place to rest with great views of the Feldberg (Taunus).

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6

22.5 km

Bench With a View of Laufdorf

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Nice view. Loose ground. Nearby is the former military training area for Leopard tanks. Today there is a beautiful nature reserve. There are also a few small "bunkers" in the forest.

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7

22.5 km

Bench With a View of Feldberg

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In summer, if you are lucky and it is not occupied, perfect.

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8

22.9 km

The national natural heritage vineyard has been created where tanks once drove.
This area provides a habitat for rare creatures and plants.

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B

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

9.09 km

3.16 km

2.30 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

17.8 km

5.76 km

3.00 km

850 m

724 m

578 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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