Classic from Bad Laasphe

On its course of historical and mystical meaningfulness, the silvery band of the Lahn takes you to the fairy tale country of the Brothers Grimm. The high number of students in Marburg and Gießen add to the very lively flair of the university towns. In Wetzlar, Weilburg or Limburg, the narrow streets invite make you want to walk around the picturesque towns in their half-timbered style. Bad Ems, a spa town, will guarantee your well-being!

1. day  Bad Laasphe arrival

You should make time for a short visit of the old town (arrival by German railways possible/ parking lot at the hotel/ rental bike at the hotel).

2. day  Bad Laasphe - Marburg 51 km

Time flies on your first day of cycling. Starting in Bad Laasphe you cycle via Biedenkopf into the old town of Marburg. The famous Elisabeth church and the landgraves' palace are worth visiting. In the evening you can enjoy wonderful hours in international restaurants or in students pubs.

3. day  Marburg - Wetzlar 54 km

Let's get started for the first stage of your journey. Today you cycle through the wide valley of the Lahn, along idyllic situated lakes, to Wetzlar. Discover Wetzlar's worth seeing Old Town and enjoy the spicy speciality of the region - a 'Handkäs mit Musik' (a cheese with onions in oil).

4. day  Wetzlar - Weilburg 32 / 40 km

You leave Wetzlar by using the old medieval stone bridge. Soon you reach mine Fortuna, the only ore mine in Germany where ore mining is shown with the help of original equipment. The stage to Weilburg is unforgettable. The renaissance palace of Weilburg is located at a rock high above the river Lahn.

5. day  Weilburg - Limburg 40 km

The course of the river winds it´s way between Taunus and Westerwald. You cycle on the asphalted path via Aumenau and Runkel to Limburg, well-known for the cathedral.

6. day  Limburg - Bad Ems 36 / 47 km

Today you enjoy another great scenic experience: away from all traffic the journey leads through an untouched valley from Diez to Balduinstein. This day has two ascends. Recover during a break at monastery Arnstein, at Nassau castle or in the historic pub at the Lahn. At the end of the day you reach Bad Ems, one of the most beautiful and traditional health resorts in Germany.

7. day  Bad Ems - St. Goar - Braubach 17 / 43 km

After 12 km the Rhine valley opens up in front of your eyes. Here you enjoy the highlight of your journey with a trip via Boppart and St. Goar to the legendary Loreley. By ship you go back to Braubach.

8. day  Braubach Abreise

Your bicycle vacation comes to an end after breakfast. It is possible to depart by train, should you wish to return to Bad Laasphe, we recommend our return transfer service (departure at 9 a.m., ca. 3 hours).

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Wenn Sie möchten, können Sie Ihre Radtour auch in Koblenz beenden statt in Braubach. Bitte bei Buchung angeben.