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Limburg-Weilburg

Bicycle Rides

Around the knot: picturesque drive through typical landscapes

Route profile

Difficulty
Moderate
Length / Distance 33,3 km
Rise 388 hm
Descent 388 hm
Duration 2,4 h
Highest point 581 hm
Lowest point 349 hm

Notice

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Description

The first thing I come across is the magnificent Krombach dam. Here I take the opportunity to go for a swim. I pass the Knoten (581 meters), the highest point on my tour, and continue on to Mengerskirchen. The tower of the former castle, now a palace, houses a local history museum. The building is also used as a town hall. A short detour takes me to the Adolf Weiss memorial, where I enjoy a rest. The path leads me past the lake pond (also a bathing opportunity) and through an extensive wooded area to Mittelhofen. There are various protected areas, including the fauna-flora habitat Wetlands and heaths of the High Westerwald. There is a Catholic chapel from the late 18th century on Kapellenstraße. To the north of Westernohe, there is a Wendelinus chapel and a protected juniper heath. Finally, in Waldmühlen there is a cast-iron fountain from the 19th century. Throughout the journey, I enjoy the wonderful wide views that are typical of the Westerwald.

Approach

  • From Cologne: Follow A4 and A45 to B54 in Burbach, take exit 24-Haiger/Burbach on A45, follow B54 to Brunnenstraße in Rennerod
  • From Frankfurt: Follow A3 to B54 in Limburg an der Lahn, take B49/B54 exit B54, follow B54 to Brunnenstraße in Rennerod
  • From Siegen: Take A45 to B54 in Burbach, take exit 24-Haiger/Burbach on A45, follow B54 to Brunnenstraße in Rennerod
  • From Limburg a. d. Lahn: Via B54

Public transport

Public transport connections: only with buses to Rennerod or Mengerskirchen, no bicycle transport options

Parking

Parking facilities in the city center of Rennerod

Directions

I estimate around three hours for the 33 kilometers without breaks. There tends to be a lot of downhill at the start, but there are a few climbs at the beginning and towards the end of the tour. The route takes you along pleasant country lanes and hiking trails. I start in Rennerod at the "Strohheck" hiking parking lot and cycle along a former railroad line towards Rehe. I reach the large Krombach dam, which lies on the border between Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse. I will cross this border again on the way back further south. After Driedorf-Mademühlen, I first pass the model airfield and a few farms before reaching the so-called Langmauer, the old Rhine road. This is followed by a long climb to the end of the forest, then I cycle past wind turbines to the Seeweiher pond. Here, the R8 cycle path offers a connection to the Kerkerbachtal cycle and hiking trail and the Lahn cycle path. On the way back, there are some forest paths and later a cycle path alongside the road to the destination of Rennerod.

Safety instructions

Good basic fitness required.

Equipment

The back is not the only place for bags and rucksacks on a bike tour - the weight of the equipment should ideally be distributed over several parts of the body and bike. Wind, rain or sun can lead to very different temperature sensations on the bike - a cold can best be avoided with professional cycling clothing. On a multi-day tour, you should always have a suitable change of clothes to hand to be prepared for any eventuality. In addition to other important items of equipment, the necessary tools and repair utensils should not be forgotten. At high speeds, it is easy to take a wrong turn on a bike tour: Traditional and modern aids such as a cycle map or GPS device can help you find your way. You should also always have a small emergency kit with you.

Tips

In Rennerod, I have the choice between various excellent restaurants. I also like to order a dessert at the De Luca ice cream parlor.

Literature

Destination

Rennerod, St.-Hubertus-Platz

Starting Point

Rennerod, St.-Hubertus-Platz

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Notice

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