Old Town, Braunfels – Braunfels Castle loop from Braunfels

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Lahntal

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Braunfels

Old Town, Braunfels – Braunfels Castle loop from Braunfels

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Old Town, Braunfels – Braunfels Castle loop from Braunfels

03:44

13.3km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.56 km

Philippstein Castle

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At Gasthof Gombel, Braunfelser Straße 27, the key to the castle tower, against deposit of an identity card and Burg-Zoll per adult person 1, - € is available. Children and …

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4.63 km

The Schildmauerburg castle was built in 1390 to secure local mining. In the mid-16th century, the building was abandoned and left to decay. Since the 19th century, the ruin has served as a quarry for the villagers.

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7.58 km

View of Braunfels Castle

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The inevitable beautiful view of the castle!

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8.49 km

Braunfels Castle — Castle Gates

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A true hiking highlight
It's definitely worth a visit
Be sure to take a guided tour

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8.54 km

Braunfels Castle ring wall

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The gate leads through the ring wall into the castle complex. Here there are more pretty half-timbered houses and a fountain.
Braunfels Castle is still inhabited by the princely family. …

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8.59 km

Old Town, Braunfels

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The old town in Braunfels is designed as a bailey-like extension of the castle. It is dominated by the castle and market square as well as by several defensive walls …

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8.70 km

Braunfels Castle

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Braunfels Castle presents itself like a fairy tale. First used as a protective castle, the walls were rebuilt into a magnificent palace. You want to know more about it? Then …

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8.91 km

Braunfels Market Square

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Absolutely worth seeing old town backdrop. Nice cafes and restaurants invite you to linger.

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

2.95 km

705 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

3.06 km

2.98 km

1.69 km

1.56 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

2°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2025,IVV permanenter Wanderweg Braunfels- Rund um das Schloß Braunfels 🏰

The International Association of Popular Sports (IVV) maintains a hiking trail in Braunfels with varying distances (5 km, 12 km, and 21 km). I chose the 12 km IVV hiking trail "Braunfels Castle." I took a guided tour of Braunfels Castle beforehand (€9). I set off from there. Unfortunately, you are not allowed inside the castle. 📸
The trail is …

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April 5, 2025,2025-04-05-DE-HE-Wanderung auf dem PW Schloss Braunfels

Hike on the PW 150 HE Braunfels Castle

Type of hike: Circular hike
Start: Market Square in Braunfels
Destination: Market Square in Braunfels
Refreshment options: Several in Braunfels

Today I drove to Braunfels to hike the permanent hiking trail to Braunfels Castle.

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June 26, 2024,PW Braunfels 12km Wanderung Blick auf Burg Braunfels

Very nice route. A bit tricky at the beginning until you found the right direction. From then on, great signage with 3 self-checks over 12km. Of course, there were also the 'much-loved' elevation gains. At the start/finish there is the best ice cream in the world (in my opinion)

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February 18, 2025,DVV Permanenter Wanderweg Schloss Braunfels

Put the seriousness of everyday life away in the closet for two and a half hours and concentrate on the sunny side of life. This is best done around Braunfels, surrounded by many forests and with its fairytale castle that can be seen from far away.

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July 24, 2022,IVV-Runde Braunfels

We went on the 12 km - IVV hike and extended it a little at the end with the Lahn hiking trail. Start is at the market place in Braunfels. The idyllic half-timbered town inspires with its castle.

It then goes through the spa gardens in the direction of Bonbaden. The open-air stage is a real must-do and we were …

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