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Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Hesse

Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Runkel

Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

Easy

4.4

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Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

01:41

6.26km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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112 m

View of Runkel Castle and the Lahn Bridge

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From here you have a beautiful view of the castle and bridge.

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184 m

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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A beautiful view from the Schadecker side of the Lahn valley, the old bridge and the impressive Runkel Castle.

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289 m

Runkel Castle

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Located on the River Lahn with a beautiful castle and old stone bridge, very well-kept place on the water for a stop and a beautiful panorama.

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397 m

Runkel Old Town

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A beautiful old town, dominated by Runkel Castle, worth seeing and experiencing. If you're looking for photo opportunities, you'll find them here.

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465 m

Former District Pharmacy, Runkel

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The beautiful half-timbered building from 1680, which is under monument protection, was the Runkler pharmacy for many years, from 1818 to 1973!
The former pharmacist's garden is currently being rebuilt 👍
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3.88 km

Kerkerbach Trail

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a nice leisurely tour through the Kerkenbachtal

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5.81 km

View of Runkel Castle, Runkel, and the Lahn River

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From here, you'll enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Runkel Castle, Runkel, the magnificent Lahn Bridge, and the Lahn River.
A beautiful staircase leads back to the bridge over the Lahn.

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6.10 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel Castle already existed in 1159 and is a medieval hilltop castle.
According to legend, knights from the entourage of Emperor Charlemagne decided to build the castle in 778.

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6.26 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

1.82 km

468 m

170 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

1.36 km

1.13 km

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

29°C

16°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

February 17, 2024,Wanderung mit Blick auf Burg Runkel

Nice little round on paved paths in and around Runkel an der Lahn.

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March 9, 2025,Runkel an der Lahn

Beautiful circular route that became very close to nature from the second half onwards.
In the first section there was a lot of bicycle traffic on the Lahn cycle path

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Lahn Bridge, Runkel – View of Runkel Castle loop from Runkel

View of Runkel Castle and the Lahn Bridge

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

Runkel Castle

Runkel Old Town

Former District Pharmacy, Runkel

Kerkerbach Trail

View of Runkel Castle, Runkel, and the Lahn River

View of Runkel Castle

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