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, the Welcome Hotel Marburg, is very centrally located and therefore perfect for exploring the sights of Marburg.
Cycle through the wide Lahn valley past idyllic bathing ponds to Wetzlar. In Wetzlar, marvel at the small old town with its many half-timbered buildings and the interesting cathedral. Stroll across the medieval market square, over steep steps, through narrow alleyways and discover romantic corners on an afternoon stroll. Spend a night in the modern and at same time antique boutique hotel Stadtherberge Wetzlar, in the old town by the old Lahn bridge or above Wetzlar (steep, longer but asphalted ascent) in the modern Vienna House Ernst Leitz, right next to the Leica Welt, where you can immerse yourself in the world of photography.
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, is just 300 meters from the cathedral. If you stay at Hotel B4, tradition meets modernity. You can also choose the Konrads Gästehaus & Hotel, which is located directly on the River 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 one climb in store. Afterwards, take a break at Arnstein Monastery or Nassau Castle before cycling into 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 kilometres, the Rhine Valley opens up before your eyes. Here you can crown your cycle tour with a detour (+ approx. 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.
In Koblenz, you will spend the night in the Hotel Kleiner Riesen or the modern Hotel Mercure, both of which are located directly on the Rhine promenade. You can also end your cycle tour on a particularly charming note by opting for an overnight stay at the Fährhaus Hotel in Koblenz. This elegant hotel combines modern luxury with contemporary comfort, idyllically situated directly on the Moselle. For a small surcharge, you can stay here in a very special ambience.
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 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.
Map
Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accommodation incl. breakfast in hotels with special ambience and city hotels
- 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 26th April 2025)
Worth knowing about the bike tour Lahn: from Marburg with charming hotels
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
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: www.bahn.de
Parking facilities at the arrival location
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 accomodation
Marburg
Welcome Hotel, Marburg: The comfortable city hotel, located right in the heart of Marburg's old town and at the foot of the Schlossberg, is the perfect starting point for your trip along the Lahn.
Wetzlar
Boutique-Hotel Stadtherberge, Wetzlar: modern and antique at the same time. Today you are staying in one of the most beautiful places in Wetzlar, right in the old town by the old Lahn bridge. The city hostel offers personal charm, a postcard panorama and a perfect view of the historic city wall of Wetzlar.
Vienna House Easy Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar: After a steep and long climb, you will be rewarded - a modern and stylish 4**** hotel above Wetzlar awaits you. The focus here is on photography - no wonder, as Leica Welt and the Ernst Leitz Museum are right next door. Relax in the wellness area with sauna and enjoy the unique panoramic view (not included). In the evening, you can enjoy a regional meal at OSKAR`s or explore Wetzlar (bus connection directly from the hotel, please check timetable)
Weilburg
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.
Limburg
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.
Bad Ems
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.
Koblenz
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.
Fährhaus Hotel Koblenz: The luxurious hotel offers a blend of modernity and contemporary comfort, located directly on the Moselle. Spend the night in one of the 37 light-flooded rooms, relax in the inviting spa area or let yourself be enchanted in one of the two restaurants, idyllically situated on the marina.
Extra costs which are not included in the tour price
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.
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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Steffi Groß