Lahnwanderweg 17th stage upstream Obernhof - Balduinstein

Viewpoints line up like pearls on a string on this stage! Over the Lahn bridge and past quaint wine taverns, it goes steeply uphill through Obernhof. It's worth turning around from time to time to take a look at Arnstein Monastery on the opposite bank of the Lahn. Soon the question arises: via ferrata yes or no? The more difficult variant leads over rope-secured and sure-footed passages, the comfortable variant is very easy to manage.

As a reward, a viewing plateau called the "Fernseher" awaits at the Goethe point. From here, the path leads quietly and idyllically through the forest, then over meadow paths and later past rock formations to the Wolfslei. After a scenic rest, you continue down over the flotation slag heap to Laurenburg.

In Laurenburg, you cross the Lahn. On the other side of the Lahn, it goes again through the forest and zigzag down to the Ruppach bridge. It gets sporty as you go uphill towards Steinsberg. The path leads through the Höllenloch to the shelter at Gabelstein, where the next impressive view awaits.

After leaving the forest of the Gabelstein-Höllenloch nature reserve, the Schaumburg majestically appears before the hiker. At Saukopp, there is one last gigantic view of the Lahn loop, then the path leads downhill to Balduinstein. Here, restaurants and cozy inns invite you to stop for a break.

Possibly trekking poles for two steep ascents or descents. Otherwise, only normal hiking equipment is required. Bring snacks and drinks in your backpack.

At the via ferrata (Goethe point), a head for heights and sure-footedness are necessary, but there is also an easy (without climbing) alternative.

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

Information on rail network restrictions can be found here.

A 3 Limburg-Nord, B 417, K 26 to Balduinstein, K 25 from Balduinstein to Holzappel, B 417 to Obernhof

By train to Obernhof or Balduinstein, www.bahn.de

Obernhof at the station or behind the Lahn bridge

Balduinstein on the banks of the Lahn

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The free Pocketguide "Lahnwanderweg" and further information is available for download under Brochures and at the

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Tel. 02603-94150

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Tel. 02604-95250

www.badems-nassau.info

In Laurenburg, there are various dining options. Those who prefer a more relaxed pace can split the route and spend the night after about 10 km in Laurenburg.