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Old Quarry Erdbach – Cycle Path R8: Uckersdorf–Burg loop from Herborn (Dillkr)

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Old Quarry Erdbach – Cycle Path R8: Uckersdorf–Burg loop from Herborn (Dillkr)

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Old Quarry Erdbach – Cycle Path R8: Uckersdorf–Burg loop from Herborn (Dillkr)

02:18

36.0km

540m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.6 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.51 km

Rail Trail in Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

With a break in Driedorf you can drive along the former railway line to Rennerod with a minimal gradient.
It's best to go uphill in an easterly wind, then you'll be pushed up the mountain.

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2

12.2 km

Green underpass on the old railway line towards Herborn

Highlight • Bridge

Before the forest was cut back, it was like a fairytale tunnel.

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3

13.8 km

Ruins of the Former Railway Loading Station near Driedorf

Highlight • Monument

This is the ruin of a former loading station for the railway.

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4

18.2 km

Small bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Sensational highlight. You just have to see it with your own eyes.
(irony mode off again)

And it is and remains wrong that you can't describe highlights as "tips" if …

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5

23.9 km

View of Breitscheid

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the left the view over the village of Breitscheid, on the right the view extends far into the Lahn-Dill-Bergland.

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6

25.7 km

Old Quarry Erdbach

Highlight • Structure

That is the way from Breitscheid to Erdbach along the Rolsbach. In the lower part the path leads past the old quarry, which can be accessed from the other side.

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7

31.3 km

Cycle Path R8: Uckersdorf–Burg

Highlight • Cycleway

The bike path is very nice to ride 👍🏽🍀🚲

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8

35.6 km

Herborn Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

In the old town, in addition to the beautiful half-timbered houses, the witches' tower, the Dillturm, the Leonhardsturm, the Bürgerturm and Herborn Castle are also worth seeing.

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36.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

5.78 km

5.60 km

3.36 km

1.31 km

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

9.79 km

6.02 km

2.32 km

303 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

3°C

16 %

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