Tour
You should plan enough time to visit the historic old town and the Elisabeth church. Enjoy student flair and visit one of the many rustic pubs in the evening. Your Hotel Vila Vita Rosenpark is beautifully located at the Lahn.
Look forward to the beautiful Lahn cycle path, which leads through the wide Lahn valley past idyllic bathing ponds to Wetzlar. Explore Wetzlar's old town and the interesting cathedral on an afternoon stroll. Stroll through the medieval market square, discover steep stairs, narrow streets and romantic corners. Experience the modern side of Wetzlar on the optics course.
Here you will discover optical phenomena, such as a large diamond made of optical glass, which reflects the light with a sparkle, or a kaleidoscope with infinite reflections. Your middle class hotel lies only a 15-minute walk away from the old town.
You leave Wetzlar over the stone bridge and soon you will reach the Fortuna mine (+ approx. 8 km), the only iron ore mine in Germany where ore mining is demonstrated using original machines underground. The route to Weilburg, whose renaissance castle is located on a high rocky ridge above the Lahn, remains unforgettable in the landscape. In the afternoon you can look forward to a tour of the palace complex with its sumptuous and representative interiors. Treat yourself to a cafe in the baroque palace garden with its orangery, visit the palace church and marvel at the palace courtyard, which annually forms the backdrop for the famous Weilburg palace concerts. Today you will stay at the Schlosshotel Weilburg or the Hotel Lahnschleife, in the middle of the baroque residential town.
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!
Your home for today - the Dom Hotel Limburg only 300 m away from the cathedral or the Konrads Gästehaus & Hotel located directly on the Lahn.
Enjoy a scenic 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 two climbs in store, whereby you can comfortably bypass one ascent by train (approx. 11 km). Then take a rest at the Arnstein monastery or Nassau castle before cycling to Bad Ems. You will be thrilled, because your first look is at the architectural gem of Bad Ems: the Kurhaus, the Kurcafe, the Marble Hall, the Kurtheater and the casino are presented in a long row. This "chocolate side" of the Lahn finds a worthy and beautiful continuation in the gardens of the park. Enjoy your stay and let your mind wander.
You will stay very central at the Häckers Grand Hotel & Spa Resort. The Grand Hotel in Bad Ems is the first choice if you are looking for an “imperial” wellness hotel in Rhineland- Palatinate.
After 12 km the Rhine valley opens before your eyes. Here you can crown your bike tour with a detour (+ approx. 29 km) via Boppard and St. Goar to the Loreley.
Climb the famous rock, which was the fate of so many boaters, immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the lively wine village of Boppard or escape with the chairlift to lofty heights and marvel at the unique view of the Rhine loop. You can then enjoy the return journey to Koblenz by ship. Take a seat on the sun deck and enjoy the panorama of the beautiful Rhine landscape with your wonderful castles.
In Koblenz you stay in the Hotel Kleiner Riesen or the modern Hotel Mercure, directly on the Rhine promenade.
Today after breakfast ends your beautiful cycling holiday in Koblenz. For the return journey to Marburg, we recommend our return transfer service (departing daily at 9.00 am), which will take you directly from your hotel in Koblenz back to your starting hotel.
The boat trip on the Rhine (possible from 27th April 2024) from St. Goar / St. Goarshausen to Koblenz is unfortunately not possible on Mondays in the 2024 season. Instead, you have the option of travelling by boat from St. Goarshausen to Boppard (also included in your trip) and then continuing by bike to Koblenz (approx. 20 - 23 km).
Map
Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast in hotels with sspecial ambience and city hotels (Wetzlar, Koblenz)
- 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 Rhine (possible from 27th April 2024)
Worth knowing about the bike tour Lahn: from Marburg with charming hotels
Please find more information about the Lahhn river bike trail below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421 - 886890.
Arrival by train
Marburg is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Marburg. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: Train schedule information
Parking facilities at the hotel
Our partner hotel in Marburg provides a parking gararge, approx. 18,00 € per day/car (2023). Furthermore there is a close public car park, approx. 10,00 € per day/car (2023).
Detailed information on parking at your hotel, you will receive together with the detailed travel documents two weeks prior to departure.
Condition of cycle paths
The Lahn cycle path leads through charming and varied landscapes with forests, hills, meadows, floodplains and steep slopes dotted with rocks. In 2006, the Lahn Valley 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, it was assessed for its navigability, signposting, safety and tourist infrastructure.
You cycle on mostly flat, asphalted cycle and hiking paths away from traffic, with only the occasional small climb to contend with. The route is well and uniformly signposted throughout. For the most part, a railroad line runs parallel to the cycle path.
Current information on the route can be found on the website of the Lahntal Tourismus Verband e.V.: Current tips and information
Transfer back to the starting point of the journey
Daily at 9 am there is the possibility to use our transfer service back to Marburg (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.
Your hotels
Vila Vita Rosenpark Hotel, Marburg: A beautiful location with river view. 2 restaurants and a terrace invite to stay. Long awaited and finally opened: the new wellness area to enjoy and feel good! On 1,000 square meters we offer saunas and steam baths, a pool, a gym and a variety of spa treatments.
Achat Hotel Wetzlar: The 4-star hotel is located right next to the historic old town in Wetzlar. The comfortable rooms are equipped with double beds, LED flatscreen TV and air conditioning. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the hotel's own restaurant and round off the day at the bar.
Schlosshotel, Weilburg: Experience the harmonious combination of tradition, comfort and coziness. The 4-star Schlosshotel with its 61 stylishly furnished guest rooms is located directly in the northern part of the Weilburg castle grounds.Swim a few laps in the pool or strengthen yourself in the sauna. After your sauna session, you can cool off in the cold plunge pool or with the Kneipp hose.
Hotel Lahnschleife Weilburg: Overnight stay with breakfast in hotels with a special You are staying in the middle of the baroque residential town of Weilburg in a 4-star superior hotel. Enjoy the benefits of the sauna, swimming pool and fitness room or treat yourself to a treatment in the beauty center.
Dom Hotel, Limburg: An atmosphere of generous elegance awaits you in our traditional 4* hotel in Limburg. Enjoy an exceptional ambience with many loving details and a friendly, sophisticated service.
Häckers Grand Hotel & Spa Resort, Bad Ems: The Grand Hotel in Bad Ems is the first choice if you are looking for an "imperial" spa hotel in Rhineland-Palatinate. Therefore the hotel provides the thermal spa "Kaisergarten", which offers 13 different steam baths and saunas. This includes an herbal steam bath, an outdoor block sauna, an indoor whirlpool, an ice grotto, a Roman steam bath, foot baths and other exclusive relaxation stations. The Häcker's Grand Hotel has a thermal pool, which is fed directly from an underground spring. No matter what kind of relaxation you prefer, this space will captivate you with its special ambience and makes you want to stay.
Hotel Kleiner Riesen, Koblenz: You stay in the modern hotel Kleiner Riesen directly on the Rhine promenade with view of the Rhine. Each of the 25 rooms is individually and tastefully furnished and invites you to linger.
Hotel Mercure, Koblenz: This hotel is located directly on the Rhine near the Electoral Palace. The old town, the Deutsches Eck and the cable car to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress are just a short walk away. After the bike tour and a little city tour, relax in the sauna area. The restaurant "Finesse" has regional specialties ready for you. End the day in style on the Rhine terrace or in the piano bar.
Extra costs which are not included
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 days hotline service
Just in case the bike chain is broken, 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.
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Steffi Groß