The short tour

Just a little longer than a weekend but feels like a complete holiday! This trip starts in the lively town of Marburg, seat of the historical university, the Elisabeth church and the Landgraves castle. The towns casual atmosphere and the homey bars are waiting for you to stop by. Afterwards, enjoy the calm in the narrow streets of Wetzlar?s historical Old-town with its typical half-timbered constructions and marvel at the cathedral of Limburg, famous in the whole world. But Limburg has even more to offer: The beautiful Old-town has been designated a historic monument! On the last day of this trip, you will have the chance to enjoy the beauty of the landscape while cycling through untouched valleys far off from any traffic before reaching your final destination: Bad Ems.

1. day  Marburg arrival

Make sure to plan in enough time to visit the historical Old-town and the Elisabeth church of Marburg (it is possible to arrive by train/parking facilities at the hotel/rental bike at the hotel).

2. day  Marburg - Wetzlar 54 km

Today you will finally start your bike trip through the Lahns valley past idyllically situated swimming lakes to Wetzlar. Discover the local Old-town and the interesting cathedral on a walk around town in the afternoon.

3. day  Wetzlar - Limburg 60 km

You will leave Wetzlar again via the stone bridge to reach the ancient mine Grube Fortuna after only 8 km. This mine is the only ore mining facility nation-wide, where visitors become witnesses of how ore mining was operated in the past with the original machines. After that, you will continue your way through the unforgettable landscape to Weilburg, whose Renaissance-style castle is situated on a plateau elevated high above the Lahn. The river begins to curl then between the Taunus and Westerwald regions. You will follow the paved towpath via Aumenau and Runkel to Limburg and its famous cathedral.

4. day  Limburg - Bad Ems 36 / 48 km

Enjoy today the scenic highlight of the trip: Far away from any traffic, you will find your way through untouched valleys from Diez to Balduinstein. Two climbs which can be comfortably avoided by train (11 km) are part of the route today. Catch your breath again at the monastery of Arnstein, at the castle of Nassau or in the historic inn by the Lahn before continuing to Bad Ems.

5. day  Bad Ems departure

Your bicycle vacation comes to an end after breakfast. It is possible to depart by train, should you wish to return to Marburg, we recommend our return transfer service (departure at 9 a.m., ca. 2,5 hours).