Starting in the Rothaargebirge hills near Siegen, the Lahn river follows its 242km course through beautiful countryside, accompanied by the Lahn Hiking Trail and the Lahn Cyle Route, before flowing into the Rhine in Lahnstein. While on holiday in the Lahn valley, you can discover numerous palaces and castles, impressive churches, abbeys and cathedrals, and legacies from Celtic and Roman times. Discover at Bad Ems one of Europe's oldest and most famous spas. Holidays by the river Lahn offer the best of both worlds: Active pursuits and the time and space to relax. A world away from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet only an hour from Frankfurt.
The Lahnwanderweg Trail leads high above the river Lahn from its source at Lahnhof to Lahnstein where the Lahn meets the Rhine. From elevated vantage points on rocky outcrops, you can look across the Lahn valley and Westerwald forest to the Taunus hills. While hiking this premium trail you can also stop off at historical towns, mighty castles or tranquil vineyards. Prepare to be surprised!
View point "Gabelstein" on the Lahn trail near Cramberg, Lahn valley
What connects the baths in Bad Ems to the Empire State Building in New York? It is the shimmering marble from the tranquil Lahn valley that is fitted in both buildings! And it is not even real marble. But the colourful limestone polished to a high shine by the region’s expert stonemasons is so lovely that you can happily gloss over that! Martin Seidler tells you how it got from the Lahn to the rest of the world.
