Lahn Cycle Route 6th stage Weilburg – Limburg/Diez

From Weilburg station, the Lahn Cycle Route leads with a view of the river and Weilburg Castle to the Stone Bridge. You cross this and keep right at the end of the bridge into Hainallee. From here, you follow the river course on the left bank through Kirschhofen to Fürfurt and then on to Aumenau. Here too, you stay on the left of the Lahn and continue leisurely to Villmar. There, the Lahn is crossed at the Marble Bridge. Villmar is known as the "Home of Lahn Marble" and a visit to the Lahn Marble Museum with the natural monument Unica Quarry is worthwhile.

On the right bank of the Lahn, the route continues to Runkel. The stone bridge with the castle in the background is a popular photo motif. You cross the bridge and then have a choice. For a detour to the legendary ice cream parlor, keep briefly left. The Lahn Cycle Route, however, leads right immediately after the bridge. You should definitely allow some time to visit the castle. On Burgstraße, you now pass through the fairytale-like Runkel, then follow a short section of L3063 where you cross the Lahn again.

From here, you continue leisurely along the Lahn. Well signposted, the path now leads over Steeden and Dehrn to Dietkirchen. High above the Lahn, the St. Lubentius Basilica towers on a rock. Below the basilica, you will find pleasant rest areas. And the last meters to Limburg are pure cycling joy. With a view of Limburg Cathedral, you roll towards the old Lahn bridge, which you ultimately cross. Those who want to continue to Diez should definitely visit the picturesque half-timbered old town of Limburg. The cathedral must be seen, of course also from inside. And with the "Roman 2-4-6", Limburg has one of the oldest free-standing half-timbered houses in Germany. Numerous cafés and excellent restaurants invite you to stop in the lively alleys.

To get to Diez, keep right behind the old Lahn bridge and cycle comfortably along the left bank of the Lahn. At Staffel, you leave Hesse and now cycle through Rhineland-Palatinate. The small town of Diez welcomes you with two noteworthy castles but also with one of the few noticeable inclines. Both castles, Oranienstein Palace and the Count's Castle, house interesting museums. In Diez, you also find romantic half-timbered facades and hospitable cafés and restaurants.

Trekking or touring bike (e-bike or conventional), spare tube and tools, water bottle, and clothing adapted to the weather.

The Lahn Cycle Route runs mostly on cycle paths, quiet secondary roads, and field paths. Please still observe the traffic regulations and be considerate of other cyclists, agricultural vehicles, and pedestrians. As on the entire Lahn Cycle Route, also on this stage: Use at your own risk!

Via B49 to Weilburg

Via B49 or A3 to Limburg

Via B54 or B417 to Diez

The public transport connection to the Lahn Cycle Route is excellent.

On the 6th stage, stations are Weilburg, Gräveneck, Fürfurt, Aumenau, Villmar, Runkel, Kerkerbach, and Limburg (Lahn).

The train connections in Hesse belong to the Rhine-Main Transport Association.

All information for arrival by public transport can be found on the German railway website.

In Weilburg, you will find free parking spaces in the Hainallee. More information about parking in Weilburg.

In Limburg, you can park free at the parking lot at the market hall. More information about parking in Limburg.

In Diez, you can find both free and paid parking spaces here.

Accommodation in the Lahntal

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The free information flyer "Let it roll – cycling experiences in the Lahntal" and further information are available for download under brochures and at

Lahntal Tourism Association e. V.

Brückenstraße 2, 35576 Wetzlar

Tel. 06441-30998-0

The Lahntal

info@daslahntal.de

Between Wetzlar and Balduinstein, the Lahn Marble Route also runs on the Lahn Cycle Route, providing numerous digitally prepared pieces of information related to the world-famous Lahn marble.

Be sure to visit the Lahn Marble Museum and the Unica Marble Quarry in Villmar. Here, earth and industrial history are clearly presented.