Lahnwanderweg 10th stage upstream Wetzlar - Rodheim-Bieber

It starts in the beautiful Goethe and Optics city of Wetzlar. Passing the cathedral and the Lotte house, we follow the signs of the Lahnwanderweg. Through the floral splendor of the Ilmenau park, the route cheerfully ascends to the Garbenheimer Watchtower, whose medieval guard tower was converted in 1901 into the Bismarck Tower (currently unfortunately closed).

From the Bismarck Tower, it goes down to Garbenheim "Am Eselsberg" and then into the Lahn meadows. We accompany the Lahn for a good stretch up to the glider airfield. Here, in nice weather, you can watch the glider pilots or take a break on the Lahn island near Naunheim. Over the Lahn bridge, we now continue hiking towards Waldgirmes. Here, you should definitely plan the detour to the Roman forum. Perhaps a small refreshment at the Haustädter Mill? Ahead lies the climb to the Königstuhl. Here we stroll through magnificent deciduous forest.

At the Frauenkreuz shelter, there is another opportunity to rest. The cross, once erected for the observance of the peace of God, admonishes people, as it did in the past, to peace with themselves and creation. Shortly before Rodheim, we look at two highlights of the following "upstream stage": the Vetzberg and Gleiberg castles. Past the allotment gardens, we reach our today's stage destination - Rodheim-Bieber with the striking church in the town center.

Normal hiking equipment required. Bring packed lunch and drinks.

For information on detours and path diversions please see our "Current notices".

Information on rail network restrictions can be found here.

B49 to Wetzlar, B3 exit Lollar, A480 then L3047 and L3286 to Rodheim-Bieber.

By train to Wetzlar or Gießen, www.bahn.de.

From Rodheim-Bieber (bus stop: Pfarrgasse), a regular bus runs to Gießen.

In Wetzlar on the Lahn riverbank or the north side of the station, in Rodheim-Bieber in the town center.

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Lahntal Tourism Association e. V.

Brückenstraße 2,

35576 Wetzlar

Tel. 06441-30998-0

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Tel. 06441/99-7755

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The detour to the Roman forum in Waldgirmes is a must. The Lahn island near Naunheim offers a great place for a break.