Tour
In the middle of Germany, in the region Siegen-Wittgenstein the river Lahn arises. You will spend the night at hotel "Fortshaus Lahnquelle" next to the the spring in the forest.
Enjoy the first day of your cycling trip in a particularly special way, because from a height of 600 m you roll down from the Rothaargebirge through a forested landscape via Feudingen to Bad Laasphe. Along the still small Lahn, the well-signposted Lahn cycle path first takes you to Biedenkopf, which is dominated by its Landgrave Castle. Take a break and stroll through the romantic streets of the half-timbered old town.
But the old university town of Marburg also demands your time. It is worth visiting the famous Elisabeth Church, the Marburg Landgrave Castle and the fairytale old town. In the evening you can enjoy wonderful hours in one of the many restaurants or in rustic student pubs.
With the hustle and bustle through the winding streets of Marburg still in your mind, today you cycle through the wide open Lahn valley to Wetzlar. The slopes to the right and left are now much flatter and bathing lakes attract cyclists along the way. The Lahn cycle path takes you on small dirt roads towards your destination for the day. In the small half-timbered town of Wetzlar, marvel at the still unfinished cathedral, the oldest half-timbered house in the city from 1356, the cathedral square and the fish market. Take a tour of the optics course or visit the Viseum - the house of optics and precision mechanics. Wetzlar has so many interesting sites!
You leave Wetzlar over the historic stone bridge and soon have to decide whether you want to make a detour from the Lahn valley to the Fortuna mine (+ approx. 8 km). It is very worthwhile to visit this disused iron ore mine. You can walk through the tunnel to reach the cage to the actual shaft. From here you go down to the 150 m level and continue with the mine train to the mining area. You will be accompanied by experienced mine guides who will demonstrate coal mining with the old original machines and explain the work processes. Back in the Lahn valley, follow the Lahn cycle path to Weilburg, whose renaissance castle towers over the Lahn on a high rocky ridge. Get to know the most beautiful sides of this baroque residential town on a leisurely stroll through town and be sure to visit the castle and the castle garden with its wonderful panoramic terrace.
The course of the river winds it's way between Taunus and Westerwald today. You cycle idyllically on the paved path via Aumenau and Runkel to Limburg. The Limburg Cathedral, also known as St. George's Cathedral, towers above the old town next to Limburg Castle. This high location on the rocks above the Lahn ensures that the cathedral is visible from afar. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful creations of late romanesque architecture. Not only is a visit to the world-famous Limburg Cathedral an absolute must, but also a stroll through the city center, because it is one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany!
Enjoy another highlight today: away from any traffic, you roll along the Lahn cycle path through an untouched valley landscape from Diez to Balduinstein. This day has one climb in store. On your way to Bad Ems, take a worthwhile break at the Arnstein monastery and visit Nassau castle, which is well worth seeing.
Look forward to the former imperial Spa Bad Ems, which will surely inspire you with its historical backdrop. Marvel at the spa architecture, magnificent baroque buildings such as the Kurhaus, the fountain hall and the amusement arcade. We recommend taking the Kurwaldbahn up the steep slope of the Lahn. Enjoy a good cafe up here with a fantastic view of Bad Ems.
After 12 kilometres, the Rhine Valley opens up before your eyes. Here you can crown your cycle tour with a detour (+ 29 km) via Boppard and St. Goar to the Loreley. Take your time to climb the famous rock that was the fate of so many sailors, immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the lively wine village of Boppard or take the chairlift to lofty heights and marvel at the unique view of the Rhine bend. On Mondays, you cycle directly from Bad Ems to Koblenz (17 km) and enjoy a castle tour by boat. On all other days, you can continue along the Rhine to St. Goar (46 km) and from there enjoy the return trip by boat to Koblenz.
Today your beautiful holiday ends after breakfast in Koblenz in the hotel. If you want to go back the Lahnquelle we recommend our return transfer service (departure at 9am), which will take you directly from the hotel in Koblenz back to the start hotel.
The boat trip on the Rhine from St. Goar / St. Goarshausen to Koblenz runs Tuesday - Sunday (from 26.04.2025).
If you have the boat trip on a Monday, you cycle from Bad Ems directly to Koblenz and then embark on the exciting castles and palaces round trip by boat from Koblenz. This is also included in your trip.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast:
Category A: Comfortable middle-class hotels, mostly in the center
Category B: partly family-run inns and smaller hotels, up to 5 km from the center - Room with shower/bath/WC
- Luggage transport
- Map of bike trails with marked route
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for tour preparation
- Touristic information
- 7 days hotline service
- boat trip on the river Rhine (possible from 26th April 2025)
Worth knowing about the bike tour Lahn: classic from the spring
Below you will find specific and helpful information. If you have further questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: +49 (0)6421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
The nearest train station is Feudingen. A transfer from Feudingen train station to the Hotel an der Lahnquelle can be booked through the hotel at a reasonable price. The cost per trip (maximum 6 people) is approx. 30.00€ (as of 2023), payable on site (closed on Tuesdays). You can find current timetable information and prices at: www.bahn.de
Parking facilities at the arrival location
You can leave your car safely parked at the Hotel Forsthaus Lahnquelle for the entire duration of your trip. The cost per parking space is approx. 5.00€ per day (as of 2023). Advance reservation is not necessary.
You will receive detailed information about the parking facilities at the hotel you have booked with the detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your trip.
Condition of cycle paths
The Lahn cycle path leads through charming landscapes with forests, hills, meadows, floodplains and steep slopes studded with rocks. The Lahn has its origins in the middle of the low mountain range of Siegerland-Wittgenstein, one of the most densely forested regions in Germany. After the Lahn has left the mountains, the Lahn valley widens and turns into a hilly landscape. The Lahn then runs through fertile and open floodplain forests before the slopes of the Lahn valley come closer and form a gorge-like valley. In the last section, the Lahn runs in tight turns until it flows into the Rhine at Lahnstein. In 2006, the Lahntal cycle path was one of the first cycle paths in Germany to be awarded 4 out of 5 possible stars by the ADFC. Among other things, Navigability, signposting, safety and tourist infrastructure assessed. You cycle on mostly flat, paved bike and hiking trails away from traffic, only occasionally small climbs have to be mastered. The route is consistently well and consistently signposted. For the most part, a railway line runs parallel to the path.
Current information about the route can be found on the website of the Lahntal Tourismus Verband e.V.: Current information Das Lahntal
Transfer back to the starting point of the journey
Daily at 9 am there is the possibility to use our transfer service back to ther Lahn spring (approx. 2 hrs). Pick up is at your hotel and the bus takes you back to your first hotel, thus ensuring a perfect return service. If you bring your own bicycles, an additional fee will be charged.
Extra costs which are not inculded in the tour price
A possible tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are also not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel on site.
7 days hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
For all those who want to combine comfort with sustainability and only require digital travel documents, we grant a discount of € 20.00 per room.
Please let us know at the time of booking whether you would like to use printed or digital travel documents.
Available rental bikes
We would recommend the 7-speed tourer for all those that are looking for a back-pedal brake and wide gel seat for maximum comfort in an upright sitting position. It is equipped with a simple hub gear shift and is perfectly suited to tours on flat to slightly hilly terrain.
The 27-speed tourer is the best choice for cyclists that value the advantages of the dérailleur gear shift for flexibility whilst going up and down hills. This bike allows you to be a little more active without compromising on saddle comfort and practical everyday suitability.
E-bikes combine a lot of advantages. The electric drive ensures a completely relaxed cycling, even during long tours or on hilly routes. Other features, such as a suspension seat post and front fork plus well-tuned gears, ensure additional riding comfort.
On this trip, you can choose between e-bikes with a back-pedal brake or a freewheel. The e-bikes with a freewheel also offer you excellent riding comfort with a suspension seat post and front fork. Please simply indicate your preference when booking.
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