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Pohlheim

Welcome to Pohlheim, a charming little town in the heart of Germany! As a destination, Pohlheim is still an insider tip and therefore offers an authentic experience off the beaten tourist track. This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the best sights, activities and culinary specialities to make your trip to Pohlheim unforgettable.

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Attractions in Pohlheim


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recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 148.8 km
Duration 8:09 h
Ascent 1,233 m
Descent 1,125 m

This stage takes us from Bad Nauheim to Meschede. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have included exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 34.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 210 m

Bike route from Gießen to Lich, past the small animal park Fernwald, through Lich to Arnsberg Monastery with its adjacent animal park and back ...

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 294 m
Descent 294 m

Varied bike route with magnificent views and historic places.

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from Katharina Müller,   Das Lahntal
Long Distance Hiking · Middle Rhine
Eastern Limes hiking trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 736 km
Duration 194:10 h
Ascent 9,553 m
Descent 9,262 m

The Limes hiking trail begins in Rheinbrohl (Rhine) and ends at the Danube near Eining. It passes through the federal states of Rhineland ...

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Touristikgemeinschaft Odenwald
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 4:07 h
Ascent 167 m
Descent 165 m

Scenic route hike following the traces of Roman settlement in the Wetterau, from Watzenborn-Steinberg to Butzbach.

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from Thorsten Günthert (www.best-mountain-artists.de),   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 45 m
Descent 45 m

Easy route on good paths with small lakes, monastery, and forest.

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from Klaus Gröger,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 1:58 h
Ascent 116 m
Descent 116 m

Circular route between Watzenborn-Steinberg and Leihgestern with beautiful views.

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from Klaus Gröger,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 83 m

Scenic circular route at Obersteinberg in Pohlheim. Almost all paths are asphalted – also perfect for walking the dog in winter.

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from Klaus Gröger,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 2:22 h
Ascent 90 m
Descent 90 m

Varied route with sights, information about the Romans and the Limes, as well as beautiful views

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from Klaus Gröger,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 83 m

Circular route with great views in all four directions

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from Klaus Gröger,   Community
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Geographically, Pohlheim is located in the federal state of Hesse between the cities of Gießen and Wetzlar. The town is surrounded by a picturesque landscape with rolling hills and green meadows. Here you can relax and enjoy nature on walks or hikes.

One of the most famous sights in Pohlheim is Staufenberg Castle, a beautiful Renaissance castle from the 16th century with a breathtaking view of the Lahn Valley. Another highlight is Münzenberg Castle, a medieval fortress with towers and battlements as well as a museum on the history of the castle.

Cultural highlights include the "Alte Schule" local history museum in Watzenborn-Steinberg as well as various concerts and theatre performances in the "Schiffenberg" cultural centre. In summer there are also numerous open-air events such as the Rock am Stück festival or the medieval market at Münzenberg Castle.

For gourmets, Pohlheim also has a lot to offer: Try local specialities such as Ahle Wurscht (a smoked sausage) or Frankfurter Grüne Soße. Also visit the Arnsburg Monastery wine estate and enjoy a wine tasting in a historical ambience.

If it rains, you can have fun in the indoor swimming pool "AquaMar" or visit one of the many museums in Giessen such as the Mathematikum (an interactive museum on mathematics).

In summer, Pohlheim is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or canoeing on the Lahn. In winter you can go ice skating at the ice rink at Staufenberg Castle.

The most beautiful panorama of Pohlheim is from the "Schöner Blick" observation tower. Here you have an unforgettable view over the town and the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Pohlheim is definitely worth a trip! With its sights, cultural highlights, culinary specialities and outdoor activities, every visitor will be thrilled.

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Reviews

  • April 18, 2021
    Christiane Albrecht 
    April 18, 2021
    Schöner Weg zwischen Berg und Tal. Super Ausblick übers Lahntal in Taunus und Lahn-Dill-Bergland
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    Photo: Christiane Albrecht, Community
    Photo: Christiane Albrecht, Community
    Photo: Christiane Albrecht, Community
    Photo: Christiane Albrecht, Community
    Written April 18, 2021
  • November 30, 2019
    Sascha Toelle
    November 30, 2019
    Gemütliche Runde mit schönen Abschnitten um den Crosser mal zu treten.
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    Written November 30, 2019
    Mountain Bike
    MTB Gießenrunde
  • September 03, 2017
    Vincent Lyserg
    September 03, 2017
    Eine sehr entspannte Tour für einen Sonntagnachmittag, perfekt! DANKE. ps. Ich glaube die es sind mehr als 31 Höhenmeter
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    Written September 03, 2017
    Bicycle Rides
    15KM Familien-Tour

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