Cycling in the Westerwald

Westerwald Loop Bike tour between baroque and castles

You can start this varied tour right here at our hotel and embark on a journey through time that takes you from architectural treasures to the imposing Runkel Castle. Along the way, extensive forest strips and gentle paths along the Lahn River provide the ideal backdrop for relaxed cycling in any weather. A special highlight is a visit to the Selingenstatt monastery ruins and the idyllic Secker Weiher pond, which perfectly combine nature and history.

  • Difficulty: Difficult (good physical condition required)
  • Distance: 49.6 km
  • Duration: approx. 4 hours
  • Ascent: 706 m uphill
  • Highlights: Selingenstatt monastery ruins, Friedewald Castle, Fuchskaute

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Railway line tour Short bike ride for young and old

The gentle paths along the Lahn River and through shady forest sections offer the ideal backdrop for relaxed cycling in any weather. A special highlight for little adventurers is a visit to the climbing park, where you can climb high together and top off the day with an extra dose of action. This tour perfectly combines history and exercise for an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

  • Difficulty: Medium (good physical condition required)
  • Distance: 15.3 km
  • Duration: Approx. 1 hour
  • Ascent: Approx. 260 m uphill
  • Highlights: Basalt Park, climbing forest, Park of the Senses, Hedwigsturm

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Stöffelmaus Tour

This varied bike tour takes you into the fascinating industrial history of Stöffel Park, where you can discover historic buildings and an important fossil deposit. Along the way, you can enjoy sweeping views of the typical Westerwald landscape and cross technical monuments such as the historic Nister Bridge from 1911. A special highlight is the observation tower on the Gräbersberg, which offers an impressive panorama stretching far into the Taunus and Eifel mountains in good weather.

  • Difficulty: Medium (basic fitness required)
  • Distance: 26.6 km
  • Duration: approx. 2 hours
  • Ascent: 330 m uphill
  • Highlights: Stöffel Park, Birkenhof Distillery, Gräbersberg observation tower

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Bike tour to the ponds The big pond circuit

Experience the water-rich side of the region on this approximately 22-kilometer bike tour. The route takes you from the hotel to the Großer Secker Weiher lake and through the idyllic Seebachtal valley. With moderate inclines and mostly paved paths, this tour is ideal for an active afternoon on a bike in the Westerwald. After returning to the hotel, our wellness area is waiting to pamper your tired muscles.

  • Difficulty: Medium (good basic fitness required)
  • Distance: 21.9 km
  • Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
  • Ascent: 190 m uphill
  • Highlights: Großer Secker Weiher, Seebachtal

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Leisure cycling on the Lahn Cycle Route The easy bike tour for everyone

Discover the gentle side of the region on one of the most popular cycle paths in the Westerwald and the neighboring Lahn. This approximately 29-kilometer loop takes you through the idyllic Lahn Valley with almost no inclines. As the route is mainly on paved paths, it is ideal for all fitness levels and perfect for a relaxed bike ride in the Westerwald.

  • Difficulty: Easy (suitable for all fitness levels)
  • Distance: Approx. 28.6 km
  • Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
  • Ascent: 130 m uphill
  • Highlight: Stolzenfels Castle

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Lahn Valley Culture & Castle Panorama The perfect bike path for explorers

This varied, approximately 38-kilometer-long route takes you to two of the region's most beautiful highlights. From Elz South, you cycle leisurely to the historic Lahn Bridge in Villmar and on to the imposing Runkel Castle, which towers majestically over the river. With an elevation gain of only 160 meters, the tour is moderate and leaves plenty of time to enjoy the cultural treasures along the way.

  • Difficulty: Moderate (good basic fitness advantageous)
  • Distance: 37.6 km
  • Duration: approx. 2 hours
  • Ascent: 160 m uphill
  • Highlight: Runkel Castle

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Pure relaxation Your wellness finale at the hotel

After your tour along the varied cycle paths in the Westerwald, treat your tired muscles to a well-deserved break. Our spa area offers you perfect relaxation and genuine balance.

 

Find relaxation in our sauna area. You can choose between the Finnish sauna, the herbal sauna, the aromatic steam bath, and the natural barrel sauna surrounded by greenery.

Round off your relaxation with a dip in the pool and a massage. Then recharge your batteries in our restaurants.

 

Sauna & wellness opening hours:

Monday–Friday
from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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