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Hesse
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
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Merkenbach Water Tower – Six-way intersection loop from Edingen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Hesse
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Sinn

Merkenbach Water Tower – Six-way intersection loop from Edingen

Hard

5.0

(1)

3

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Merkenbach Water Tower – Six-way intersection loop from Edingen

05:15

18.5km

420m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.39 km

View of Fleisbach

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2

3.30 km

Bench by the Fleisbach

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Nice resting place with a cozy relax bench right on the Fleisbach.

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3

4.53 km

Fleisbach Valley

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Enjoy

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4

4.87 km

View of Dill Valley from Eiskaut

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Great view towards the Dill Valley. The benches nearby invite you to take a short rest. There is also a cozy relaxation bench! A nice place to watch birds 🦅.

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5

5.78 km

Merkenbach Water Tower

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Is a nice vantage point on Herborn and some of its neighborhoods.

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6

5.80 km

View of Merkenbach

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Beautiful resting place with a bench to linger and enjoy.

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7

11.0 km

Six-way intersection

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Somehow you can get past here from all directions. Good landmark. Easy to notice!

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8

12.3 km

Monument to a crime on a forest official.

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B

18.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

2.05 km

1.72 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

9.19 km

5.29 km

2.67 km

1.08 km

251 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 5 July

27°C

13°C

13 %

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