Lahnwanderweg 01-19 upstream (entire route, stage hike)

The daily stages start on the banks of the Lahn and mostly lead up into the heights and into the side valleys. This way, cyclists and hikers do not get in each other's way. The Lahnwanderweg passes by numerous castles and palaces. Interesting rock formations and viewpoints complete the hiking pleasure. There is even an extremely exciting scenic stretch. The Kammweg (small via ferrata) in front of the Goethepunkt near Obernhof is just right for the brave. However, there is also a comfortable alternative. Underground experiences such as the Kubach Crystal Cave or the exciting Ruppertsklamm provide cooling on hot summer days.

The Lahnwanderweg also connects many towns such as Lahnstein, Bad Ems, Nassau, Diez, Limburg, Weilburg, Braunfels, Wetzlar, Gießen, Marburg, Biedenkopf, and Bad Laasphe. At the end of the stages, you can often cool your feet in the Lahn or a Kneipp pool or even swim a few laps in the outdoor pool.

Those who want to hike the Lahnwanderweg in one go will need about three weeks of vacation. But thanks to excellent train connections at the respective start and end points, the path can also be tackled in 19 daily stages. The entire route, heading towards the source, begins at the Lahn estuary in Lahnstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. After the first beautiful kilometers through Rhineland-Palatinate, the Lahnwanderweg leads through Hesse and finally ends after more than 290 hiking kilometers in the Rothaargebirge in North Rhine-Westphalia at the Lahn source at 628 meters above sea level.

Those who have the choice have the torment, because the Lahnwanderweg is excellently marked in both directions. Here you can find the Lahnwanderweg heading towards the estuary.

Marking and Signposting

So you always know you are on the right path, the Lahnwanderweg is continuously marked with red LW on a white background. And that in both directions, both towards the Lahn source and towards Lahnstein. You will find the red LW on straight sections at regular intervals, and also at all intersections and turn-offs. When the path turns, this is also indicated by arrows. The access paths between the Lahnwanderweg and many train stations, sights, and stage towns are marked with red LW on a yellow background.

Signposts at junctions and intersections indicate the direction and distance to towns and sights. A blue tip always marks the main path, a yellow tip an access path. Distance information is supplemented by pictograms that indicate services at the destination, such as accommodation options or public transport stops.

The location sign you find on every signpost serves orientation. Besides the location name and altitude information, you will also see the appropriate GPS coordinates. Additionally, we provide the phone number of the regional trail management, where you can report defects, for example.

Normal hiking equipment for low mountain ranges (sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, drinks and possibly provisions)

For information on detours and route changes please see our "Current notices".

Information on restrictions in the rail network can be found here.

A3 or A61 plus A48 and B42 to the Lahn estuary in Niederlahnstein

Access to other stage towns on the Lahnwanderweg (selection)

A5 and B3 to Marburg, Gießen, Wetzlar

A5 or A3 plus B49 to Weilburg

A3 to LimburgA3 (AS Montabaur) plus B49 to Bad Ems

A45 (AS-Siegen or AS-Olpe) to the Lahn source or to Feudingen

Public transport connection is excellent. 18 of the 20 stage towns are directly accessible by train and one by bus. Only from the endpoint Lahn source do you need a shuttle to the Feudingen station, which should be ordered at least one day in advance: Shuttle Feudingen - Lahn source

Estuary station: Niederlahnstein

Nearest station to source: Feudingen

Long-distance stations with ICE or IC connection: Marburg, Gießen, Limburg-Süd, Koblenz

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Collect memories with the hiking pass

The free pocketguide "Lahnwanderweg" and more information are available under brochures for download and from the

Lahntal Tourism Association e.V.

Brückenstraße 2, 35576 Wetzlar

Tel. 06441-30998-0

www.daslahntal.de

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