2025
Sporty bike tour along the Lahn
From the source to Koblenz through the heart of Hesse
- Marburg Castle, Limburg Cathedral
- Braunfels Castle, German Corner
- Daily routes ●●●○○, Altitude profile ●●○○○
Days
6
Ø km per day
60
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.
Itinerary
- Booking code
SW-LALK5-sp - Accommodation level
Category B: national 2* / 3* level (SW-LALK5b-sp)
Category A: national 3* / 4* level (SW-LALK5a-sp) - Duration
6 days / 5 nights - Arrival days
daily - Travel documents Languages
German, English - Print version PDF
incl. hotel examples - 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.
Day 1: Individual arrival to the Lahnquelle
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.
A viewpoint near the source of the Lahn
Day 2: Lahnquelle – 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.
The Landgrave's Castle in the lively university town of Marburg
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.
The fairytale Braunfels Castle
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.
The castle Runkel on the Lahn
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.
The German Corner in Koblenz
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.
High up with the Koblenz cable car gondola
Dates / Prices / Services
Category B
Category A
Services
- 5 nights with breakfast, national 2* / 3* level,
category B (SW-LALK5b-sp) - 5 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4* level,
category A (SW-LALK5a-sp) - Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Koblenz, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Additional services
Additional bookable services
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Categorie B
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Categorie A
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Additional fee single room |
149 € |
199 € |
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Return transfer incl. own bike, Koblenz - Lahnquelle |
155 € |
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Return transfer excl. own bike, Koblenz - Lahnquelle |
115 € |
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Additional nights
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Room
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Breakfast
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Categorie B
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Categorie A
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Koblenz
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DBL |
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69 € |
85 € |
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SGL |
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109 € |
125 € |
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Lahnquelle
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DBL |
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79 € |
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SGL |
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109 € |
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Rental bikes
Rental Bikes
Rental Bike
89 €
E-Bike
249 €
Route profile
- Start / Destination
Lahnquelle / Koblenz - Length
approx. 245 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 60 and 65 km, Ø 60 km
Altitude profile ●●○○○ - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Sporty bike tour along the Lahn
Days
6
Ø km per day
60