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Tourist-Information Runkel

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Runkel is beautifully located right on the Lahn - the medieval castle from 1159 shapes the town's image.

Runkel, with the districts Runkel, Steeden, Hofen, Eschenau, Wirbelau, Arfurt, Ennerich, Schadeck, and Dehrn, has about 9,500 residents.

Runkel, the town of castles and palaces, is particularly well situated as a starting point to the most beautiful excursion areas of the Westerwald, the Taunus, and along the Lahn.

At the Tourist Info Runkel, you will receive all the information on:

  • Hiking & cycling paths (including the Lahn hiking trail and Lahn cycling trail)

  • Sights and destinations

  • Events in and around Runkel

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Open May 14, 2025 through Dec 31, 2026 from Mon, Tue and Wed 08:00–12:00 .
Open May 14, 2025 through Dec 31, 2026 from Fri 08:00–11:00 .
Open May 14, 2025 through Dec 31, 2026 from Thu 08:00–15:30 .
Open May 14, 2025 through Dec 31, 2026 from Sat 10:00–14:00 .

Opening hours:

  • Mon–Wed: 08:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  • Thu: 08:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

  • Fri: 08:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

  • Sat: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

  • Sun & holidays: closed

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Coordinates

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50.405956, 8.154508
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50°24'21.4"N 8°09'16.2"E
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32U 439918 5584110
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Burgstraße 23
65594 Runkel
+49 6482 916160 http://www.runkel-lahn.de E-mail: info@stadtrunkel.de
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