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Equestrian monument on stone pedestal at the Lahn River. Green trees on left, colorful flags on right, blue sky with white clouds above.

Sporty bike tour along the Lahn

From the source to Koblenz through the heart of Hesse

6 Days / 5 Nights
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Equestrian monument on stone pedestal at the Lahn River. Green trees on left, colorful flags on right, blue sky with white clouds above.

The Lahn meanders through the heart of Hesse for almost 245 kilometers. Dense forests, green floodplains, countless castles and palaces, half-timbered romanticism – our bike tour along the Lahn offers you a wealth of sights worth seeing and discovering. That doesn‘t sound sporty enough for you? On the bike tour on the Lahn you cycle an average of 60 kilometers a day, just like the motto: More kilometers, more cycling fun! Along the way, you‘ll pass through the university town of Marburg, examine the fairytale castle of Braunfels, the unfinished cathedral of Wetzlar and the beautiful old town of Limburg. At the confluence of the Lahn and Rhine, in Lahnstein, your bike tour ends at the Lahn. Almost! Your destination Koblenz, not far from the mouth of the Lahn, is the crowning finale of this bike tour, which manages without any notable climbs.

View of Marburg with a river weir in the foreground, historic half-timbered houses along the riverbank, and Marburg Castle on the hilltop.

Marburg

Aerial view of Koblenz showing Deutsches Eck where two rivers meet, cable cars crossing the water, and Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in the foreground.

The ‘Deutsches Eck’ in Koblenz

Braunfels Castle with towers and turrets sits atop a densely forested hill under a blue sky with white clouds in western Germany.

The fairytale-like Braunfels Castle

Medieval castle on a hill overlooking a stone arch bridge spanning a river with a weir in Runkel. Colorful houses line the riverbank under a blue sky.

Runkel Castle on the Lahn

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The source of the Lahn – Marburg – Koblenz

  • Marburg Castle
  • Limburg Cathedral
  • Braunfels Castle
  • 'Deutsches Eck' in Koblenz
View of Marburg with a river weir in the foreground, historic half-timbered houses along the riverbank, and Marburg Castle on the hilltop.

Marburg

Aerial view of Koblenz showing Deutsches Eck where two rivers meet, cable cars crossing the water, and Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in the foreground.

The ‘Deutsches Eck’ in Koblenz

Braunfels Castle with towers and turrets sits atop a densely forested hill under a blue sky with white clouds in western Germany.

The fairytale-like Braunfels Castle

Medieval castle on a hill overlooking a stone arch bridge spanning a river with a weir in Runkel. Colorful houses line the riverbank under a blue sky.

Runkel Castle on the Lahn

Facts & Map

  • Booking code
    DE‐LARLK‐06
  • Accommodation level
    Category B: national 2* / 3* level
    Category A: national 3* / 4* level
  • Duration
    6 days / 5 nights
  • Arrival days
    Daily
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English
  • Parking information
    Hotel parking available, cost approx 25 € per week. No reservation possible through Radweg‐Reisen.
  • Return to the source of the Lahn
    Optional by minibus, daily from approx. 9 a.m., duration approx. 2.5 hours, must be specified when booking. You can also book the transfer from Koblenz to the source of the Lahn before the bike tour. This allows you to continue your journey from Koblenz immediately after the tour. Please write us your booking request in the online booking form in the open text field. Alternatively on your own by train to Oberndorf (Wittgenstein), connections hourly, 2 - 3 train changes, duration approx. 4 hours.
Map showing cycling route along Lahn river from Lahnquelle through Bad Laasphe, Marburg, Gießen, Wetzlar, Braunfels, Weilburg, Limburg, Bad Ems to Koblenz.

Map - Sporty bike tour along the Lahn

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual arrival to the Source of the Lahn

Your sporty bike tour along the Lahn begins not far from the Lahntopfer in the Rothaar mountains, just under 600 meters above sea level. Upon arrival at the hotel, grab your bike and explore the wooded surroundings before heading to Marburg the next day.

Day 2

Source of the Lahn – Marburg

approx. 65 km

About Bad Laasphe on the Rothaarsteig and the half-timbered town of Biedenkopf your first stage leads you to the lively university town of Marburg. Crisscross the narrow streets of the old town up to the Landgrave's castle. If the climb seems too arduous, use one of the Oberstadt elevators or the Marburg Castle Railway, which will take you comfortably past all the sights of the city.

Day 3

Marburg – Braunfels

approx. 60 – 70 km

Along wide Lahnauen you cycle today on the sporty bike tour along the Lahn through the time-honored cities of Gießen and Wetzlar. Gießen, known for the oldest botanical garden in Germany and Wetzlar, whose unfinished-looking cathedral reflects several centuries of architectural history. Before reaching your stage destination of Braunfels, make a detour to the Fortuna mine near Solms. In the visitor mine, learn interesting facts about iron ore mining in the region along the Lahn River, which was shaped until the 20th century.

Day 4

Braunfels – Limburg

approx. 60 km

After taking a last look at the fairy-tale Braunfels Castle today, you will continue along the Lahn Valley Cycle Path to the residential town of Weilburg. Take a breather while visiting the baroque castle complex, the largest in Hesse. In Runkel, you have the choice of climbing to the castles of Runkel and Schadeck. The former can still be visited from the inside today. Having arrived at your stage destination Limburg, visit the world-famous cathedral or take a pedal boat trip on the Lahn. For refreshment, we recommend the traditional Limburg dish Limburger Säcker.

Day 5

Limburg – Koblenz

approx. 60 km

Following the loops and meanders of the Lahn, you will cycle today through the well-known spa town of Bad Ems with its numerous thermal springs. Before you reach your destination Koblenz, take a look at the confluence of the Lahn and Rhine in Lahnstein. Ideally from the Lahneck Castle. In Koblenz, the German Corner awaits you. Below the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine, there is a magnificent view of the city and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

Day 6

Individual departure

After breakfast your sporty bike tour at the Lahn ends . We are happy to extend your vacation in Koblenz with an extra night.

Wooden observation tower on stilts with ladder overlooking forested hills near the Lahn source. Rolling green landscape under cloudy sky.

Viewpoint near the source of the River Lahn

Stone statue on a bridge overlooking Limburg Cathedral with its distinctive red towers rising above green trees and a yellow building along the Lahn River.

Limburg an der Lahn

Cable car gondola crossing above the Kaiser Wilhelm monument at Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, with the Rhine River in the foreground and blue sky.

Cable car above the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

  • 5 nights with breakfast, national 2* / 3* level, category B
  • 5 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4* level, category A
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Coblenz, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Digital travel documents and route navigation via app
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

Due to the demanding stages, we do not recommend this trip for children.

  • Start / Destination
    Source of the Lahn / Koblenz
  • Length
    approx. 245 km
    Daily routes between 60 and 70 km, Ø 60 km
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Rental bikes

Types of rental bikes

  • 27-gear women's / men's bike derailleur gears with freewheel
  • E‐bike / pedelec


Fittings

Pannier, bike lock, pump, repair kit

on request: mileometer, map holder (to be specified when booking)

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