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50.42, 8.07 · rel 215373
50.42, 8.07 · rel 215373
Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald]
137,1 km from Niederlahnstein (rechts der Lahn) to Wetzlar through alpine terrain and mountains.
Niederlahnstein (rechts der Lahn)
→
Wetzlar
linear
137,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
45
views
7
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
7× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× viewpoint
1× cave
8× monument
1× summit
2× Attraction
1× castle
Alte Lahnbrücke
viewpoint ·
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Heinzelmannhöhlen
cave ·
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Hl. Nepomuk
monument ·
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Zukunft braucht Erinnerung
monument ·
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Leopold Israel
monument ·
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Gustav Anger
monument ·
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Repselskopf
summit ·
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Herrnlei
viewpoint ·
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Nicolaus August Otto
monument ·
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Gustav Stern
monument ·
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Blick auf Villmar
viewpoint ·
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Aussichtspunkt Am Mehrsberg
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Aussichtskanzel Ernst-Vogler-Weg
viewpoint ·
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Nachbau Limes-Palisaden WP 1/93
Attraction ·
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Unter Uhuley
viewpoint ·
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Aussichtskanzel Bäderlei
viewpoint ·
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Historische Kirchturmuhr
Attraction ·
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Denkmal für Gefallene 1870/71
monument ·
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Waldecksches Jagdschloß Geilnau
castle ·
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Bahnwaggon Kerkerbachbahn
monument ·
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] is 137.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] takes approximately 34h 7min to complete.
No, Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Niederlahnstein (rechts der Lahn) to Wetzlar. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] starts at Niederlahnstein (rechts der Lahn).
Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.