The Backesdörfer Tour: Pleasurable Cycling between Wallmerod and Westerburg

Route profile

Difficulty

Moderate

Length / Distance 25,5 km

Rise 308 hm

Descent 308 hm

Duration 1,8 h

Highest point 421 hm

Lowest point 251 hm

Notice

In the tour planner we inform you under the tab "Current info" about temporary route changes, closures and detours.

To the Tour Planer

Description

In Meudt, you'll take a look at the oldest surviving town hall in the Westerwald (built in the late 16th century). During your tour, you'll pass by the Neuroth Water Castle in Bilkheim, admire the bright white St. Adelphus Parish Church in Salz, and see the historic windmill in Weltersburg. The Reifenberger Schlösschen and Rothenberg in Guckheim are also impressive sights. You'll explore the Hunting and Natural History Museum in Hahn am See and enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake between Elbingen and Hahn am See on warm days.

Approach

Motorway exits:

From Cologne: A59 and A3 to B255 in Montabaur, on A3 take exit 40-Montabaur
From Frankfurt: A66 and A3 to B255 in Heiligenroth, on A3 take exit 40-Montabaur
From Koblenz: take B49 and B255 to L300 in Moschheim, on B255 exit direction U3
From Siegen: Take the A45 and B54 to Secker Str. in Waldmühlen
From Limburg: Take A3 to B255 in Heiligenroth, on A3 take exit 40-Montabaur

Public transport

Nearest train stations:

Westerburg (7 km from Elbingen via rail trail)
Willmenrod (2.5 km from Weltersburg via K 95)**

Parking

Gangolfushalle, Grabenstraße 9, 56414 Meudt

Directions

Start in Meudt, on Grabenstraße, heading northeast. Ride through fields and forests, over ascents and descents, passing by attractions. The route takes you on field and forest paths, as well as less-traveled county roads. The tour takes about 2 hours without breaks.

Safety instructions

Good basic fitness required.

Equipment

Distribute the weight of your equipment between your body and the bike. Choose appropriate clothing for varying temperatures and pack spare clothes. Remember tools and a small emergency kit.

Tips

Pack your swimwear and enjoy a refreshing swim in the lake between Elbingen and Hahn am See on warm days!

Destination

Meudt, Gangolfushalle

Starting Point

Meudt, Gangolfushalle

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Notice

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