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Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Villmar

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Villmar

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Lahntal

Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

Villmar

View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Villmar

Moderate

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View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Villmar

02:49

10.3km

160m

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: July 6, 2026

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After 9.27 km for 136 m

Deliveries only

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Start point

Train Station

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289 m

Lahn Bridge (Marble Bridge), Villmar

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A little note about the Villmar "marble bridge" 😎
The term “Lahn marble” is actually incorrect. Because the stone is not marble, but limestone !!!
Marble is formed when limestone is exposed to extremely high pressures and temperatures during ore formation. This was not the case with the reef in Villmar.
The term “Lahn marble” is practically just a commercial term.
Source: taunuswelten.de/sehenswert/steinbruch-unica-und-lahn-marmor-museum

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2.35 km

Monument to King Conrad I and view over the Lahn

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The Konig Konrad monument is dedicated to the German King Konrad I (911-918), who gave the crown to Henry of Saxony. Built in 1894, the monument stands on the rock Bodenstein above the river Lahn near Villmar.

Konrad is considered the first German king. At his death in Weilburg on December 23, 918, he caused with the Weilburg will his brother Eberhard to renounce the throne and the transfer of royal insignia to the Saxon Duke Henry.

Made of Belgian sandstone, 2.32 meters high statue stands on a pedestal from Lahnmarmor. Originally the monument was surrounded by a wrought-iron lattice. The statue shows the king in the gesture of Kronübergabe. The inscription on the pedestal reads: Konrad I, 911-918, German king and count of the Lahngau transferred in faithful care for the realm security and power dying Heinrich of Saxonia crown and rule. The monument is a symbol of the district and a reference to imperial history in the 19th century.

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6.19 km

Runkel Castle

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Located on the River Lahn with a beautiful castle and old stone bridge, very well-kept place on the water for a stop and a beautiful panorama.

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6.35 km

View of Runkel Castle

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Runkel Castle already existed in 1159 and is a medieval hilltop castle.
According to legend, knights from the entourage of Emperor Charlemagne decided to build the castle in 778.

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6.42 km

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

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A beautiful view from the Schadecker side of the Lahn valley, the old bridge and the impressive Runkel Castle.

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7.05 km

Viewpoint

7.54 km

Forest Trails at Wehrley von Runkel

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Very trail rich tour

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7.77 km

Wehrley von Runkel Nature Reserve

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Beautiful hiking trail. Pay attention to sturdy shoes.

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8.17 km

Wehrley von Runkel

Nature Reserve

8.92 km

Viewpoint – View of the König-Konrad Monument

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From the Lahntalweg you have a beautiful view of a large limestone cliff, on top of the above Monument! More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nig-Konrad-Denkmal?oldformat=true

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

3.35 km

1.71 km

714 m

138 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.50 km

1.42 km

1.40 km

248 m

171 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Comments

July 28, 2024,WR 24/24 - Geführte Wanderung W13 König Konrad, Unica und das Empire State Building von Rainer Lemmer ab/bis Villmar - 12,2 km am 28.07.2024

Today, together with my mother, I took part in the hike led by Rainer Lemmer. Rainer Lemmer is also known under the pseudonym "typisch-westerwald". The meeting point and start was at 10 a.m. at the Lahn Marble Museum in Villmar.

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September 1, 2023,Wanderung 01.09.2023 Historische Brücke – Oberer Lahnweg Runde von Villmar 🙋‍♂️🥾🌧️🙈

This morning it was only supposed to be a small gathering, as we had arranged to meet up for dinner with friends from a cruise today. Actually it would have been a very nice tour if it hadn't been pouring at the beginning 🌧️. About 2 km before the end of the tour the 🌞 appeared briefly 🤣. No matter …

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November 3, 2022,Lahnwanderweg 🥾🥾 "Villmar - Runkel"

Via the Lahn hiking trail from Villmar to the Altstadt Café in Runkel. @Klaus - ÖPNV , I can only confirm your recommendation ☕️🍰. 👍😋 I definitely didn't sit there for the last time. 😇
Nice way back to Villmar along the Lahn, through the Ansbachtal and via the Lahnhöhenweg. Absolutely worth seeing 👀 in the Lahn marble stronghold of …

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October 3, 2024,WfdS - 43. - Steile Hänge

A circular hike between Villmar and Runkel. You cross two marble bridges and are mostly "alone" in nature.
Due to DB track work, you cannot unfortunately use the train or park at the station.
There are some parking spaces in the side streets or at the Konrad Hall.

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July 28, 2024,Marmor, Stein und Lahn

A beautiful circular tour from Runkel to Villmar and back with great views of the Lahn. Beautiful, wild and romantic paths with a good variety of fields and forests. Runkel Castle is a must. Tip for a stop of the day: After the hike to Wiesengiggel in Weyer.

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July 13, 2025,Lahnwanderweg die ?? te

Always a beautiful route. Especially the section crossing the L 3063 up to km 6.8. I always find it so beautiful. It runs along a small stream, which occasionally runs over the trail. A relatively narrow section, but easy to walk. The scenery is very charming.

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May 23, 2025,Lahnwanderweg von Villmar nach Runkel

Today I hiked the Lahn hiking trail between Villmar and Runkel again. Always a beautiful route with fantastic views. I really have to visit Runkel Castle sometime soon, though. It's actually a no-brainer, right on my doorstep, and I haven't been inside yet.

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September 24, 2024,Villmar - Runkel - Lahnwanderung 🚶🏽‍♂️🏰

Today I was able to take over my own castle for a fee of 5 thalers (€). The view from the tower is phenomenal. The safest room is of course the torture chamber, as it can be locked 😜 the paths on both sides of the Lahn are also excellently signposted. 👍🏼

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View of Runkel Castle – Lahn Bridge, Runkel loop from Villmar

Lahn Bridge (Marble Bridge), Villmar

Monument to King Conrad I and view over the Lahn

Runkel Castle

View of Runkel Castle

Lahn Bridge, Runkel

Forest Trails at Wehrley von Runkel

Wehrley von Runkel Nature Reserve

Viewpoint – View of the König-Konrad Monument

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