Start
151 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
50.47, 8.25 · rel 215373
50.47, 8.25 · rel 215373
Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald]
80,2 km from Niederlahnstein (rechts der Lahn) to Wetzlar through urban area.
Niederlahnstein (rechts der Lahn)
→
Wetzlar
linear
80,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
42
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
6× 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?
6× viewpoint
9× monument
3× Attraction
1× ruins
1× castle
Alte Lahnbrücke
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hl. Nepomuk
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Nicolaus August Otto
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Blick auf Villmar
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Historische Kirchturmuhr
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Bahnwaggon Kerkerbachbahn
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Denkmal für Gefallene 1870/71
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kanapee
viewpoint ·
35 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ritterburg Neu-Elkerhausen
ruins ·
40 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tempelchen
viewpoint ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Burg Schadeck
castle ·
47 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Spielmann
monument ·
55 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kanapee
viewpoint ·
57 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ibach Eiche
Attraction ·
65 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Unica Bruch
Attraction ·
74 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blick auf König Konrad Denkmal
viewpoint ·
81 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bertha Moses geb. Bernhard
monument ·
103 m off route
80,2 km
100%
Isidor Moses
monument ·
103 m off route
80,2 km
100%
Hugo Moses
monument ·
103 m off route
80,2 km
100%
Eva Moses geb. Zeitin
monument ·
103 m off route
80,2 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
106 m
–
257 m
0 km
40,1 km
80,2 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
193 m elevation
Halfway
204 m elevation
Three quarters
131 m elevation
Finish
108 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] is 80.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lahnhöhenweg [Westerwald] takes approximately 19h 58min 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.