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· Westerwald
Westerwald loop: Wiesensee - Diez
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Cyclists at the WiesenseePhoto: Dominik Ketz, Westerwald - Ganz nach deiner Natur!
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On this fourth and last stage, there are still some climbs waiting, but in the long run it goes downhill. At just under 40 kilometers, it is the shortest section of the Westerwald loop.
moderate
Distance 39.1 km
2:55 h
368 m
670 m
414 m
106 m
At the Wiesensee, I can quickly take a bath before continuing. I also already visited the tourist information located here and stocked up on material about the WällerLand. This includes the region of the collective municipalities Wallmerod and Westerburg. Then I set off and reach Westerburg quite quickly. From Schlossberg, the castle with its Protestant church greets you; there is also a railway and a traditional costume museum. The Westerwald adventure station is not only interesting for train enthusiasts. Smaller towns line my path, which mainly leads through fields. A short detour to Herschbach brings me to the historic town center with parish church, town hall, and marketplace. Later, I discover another castle in Molsberg, built in the 18th century on old castle foundations. Diez on the Lahn, my destination, also offers historic sites: here there is a collegiate church and a museum in the Grafschaft Castle. My last official stop of the Westerwald loop is the Old Lahn bridge.
Author’s recommendation
I like to visit the Hain (city park) in Diez. Here there are wonderful walking paths for relaxation, as well as, among other things, a climbing garden and a mini-golf course.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
414 m
Lowest point
106 m
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Track types
Asphalt
18.6 km
Dirt road
7.6 km
Forested/wild trail
3.5 km
Path
219 m
Road
9.2 km
Rest stops
Cafe SeewiesRestaurant "Alte Landsratsvilla" Westerburg
Restaurant Le Piano
Safety information
Bike: moderate difficulty. Good basic fitness required.
E-Bike: easy. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Tips and suggestions
Westerwald Tourist Service
Kirchstraße 48a
56410 Montabaur
Tel.: 02602/30010
mail@westerwald.info
www.westerwald.info
Tourist information:
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Tourist Information WällerLand
Winner Ufer 9
56459 Stahlhofen am Wiesensee
Tel.: 02663/291494
info@waellerland.de
www.waellerland.de - Tourist Information WällerLand
Marktplatz 6
56457 Westerburg
Tel.: 02663/291495
info@waellerland.de
www.waellerland.de - Tourist Information Wallmerod
Gerichtsstraße 1
56414 Wallmerod
Tel.: 06435/508115
c.damrau@wallmerod.de
www.wallmerod.de - Tourist Information Diez
Wilhelmstraße 63
65582 Diez
Tel.: 06432 9543211
info@urlaub-in-diez.de
www.urlaub-in-diez.de
Roadbook
At the southern tip of the Wiesensee, the Winner Ufer, I start this last stage of the Westerwald loop. I head west and am immediately in the forest. Then I continue southwest and south on a forest path directly to Westerburg. I pass through the town and cycle two wide bends to the west. This way I reach Sainscheid, Kölbingen, Kaden, and Härtlingen. Heading south, I continue cycling on an old railway track until shortly before Wallmerod. Then I have to cycle about one kilometer on the B 8 road. After Molsberg, it goes uphill again for a bit, and I reach the next town Hundsangen via another forest path. One last bigger climb at Görgeshausen has to be mastered, and then I am already on the way down to the valley areas. On zigzag paths, I pass through Hambach and skirt Glückingen. Shortly after, I rest at a picnic table in the open fields. This way, I arrive relaxed and happy in Diez.
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WiesenseeCafe Seewies
Restaurant "Alte Landsratsvilla" Westerburg
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Schlosskirche Westerburg
Erlebnisbahnhof Westerwald
Eisenbahn-Plakatmuseum
Restaurant Le Piano
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Westerwald loop: Wiesensee - Diez
Directions
- BAB 3, Cologne - Frankfurt: take exit 40-Montabaur
- BAB 3, Frankfurt - Cologne: take exit B49 towards Limburg-Nord/Gießen/Limburg
Parking
Free parking available at WiesenseeCoordinates
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50.582249, 7.991271
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50°34'56.1"N 7°59'28.6"E
UTM
32U 428584 5603856
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Equipment
For bags and backpacks on a cycling tour, not only the back offers space – the weight of the equipment should ideally be distributed over several body and bike parts. Wind, rain, or sun can cause 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 appropriate change clothes on hand to be prepared for any eventuality. In addition to other important equipment, necessary tools and repair items should not be forgotten. At high speeds, it’s easy to take a wrong turn on a cycling tour: traditional and modern aids such as a cycling map or a GPS device provide orientation. You should always also have a small emergency kit with you.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
39.1 km
Duration
2:55 h
Ascent
368 m
Descent
670 m
Highest point
414 m
Lowest point
106 m
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