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Marksburg Castle
The only hilltop castle on the Rhine never destroyed, standing guard above Braubach since the 13th century.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Limburg an der Lahn
Hesse, Germany · Europe
About Limburg an der Lahn
Limburg an der Lahn sits on the route: 5 minutes from Elz, 35km from Lorelei Rock.
Limburg an der Lahn is in Hesse, Germany, with about 34,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Elz, about 4 km away.
Limburg an der Lahn (German pronunciation: [ˈlɪmbʊʁk ʔan deːɐ̯ ˈlaːn], lit. 'Limburg on the Lahn'; officially abbreviated Limburg a. d. Lahn) is the district seat of Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Limburg an der Lahn?
Within an hour or so of Limburg an der Lahn: Marksburg Castle (31 km), Deutsches Eck (German Corner) (32 km), Upper Middle Rhine Valley (34 km), Neroberg (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Limburg an der Lahn?
The nearest famous roads are Mosel Valley Wine Route, Schottenring and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Limburg an der Lahn?
Limburg an der Lahn is in Hesse, Germany, about 4 km from Elz.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 33,820
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Hesse
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 50.3836, 8.0503
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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Worth the detour from Limburg an der Lahn
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
The dramatic headland in Koblenz where the Moselle meets the Rhine, topped by a massive equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
A UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Neroberg
A wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Lorelei Rock
A steep 120-metre slate rock on the Rhine's narrowest point, legendary home of the siren whose singing lured sailors to their doom.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Rhine Valley & Loreley Rock
UNESCO-listed stretch of the Rhine Gorge with vineyard-covered slopes, fairy-tale castles, and the legendary Loreley rock.
35 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Saalburg Roman Fort
A fully reconstructed Roman fort on the Limes frontier in the Taunus hills brings legionary life vividly back to view.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Bacharach
A quintessential Rhine wine town of half-timbered houses, medieval towers, and the romantic ruins of Wernerkapelle.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Limburg an der Lahn
- 34 kmUpper Middle Rhine ValleyA UNESCO-listed 65-km stretch of the Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen, lined with over 40 castles, vineyards, and historic towns.
- 34 kmNerobergA wooded hill above Wiesbaden reached by a water-powered funicular, crowned by a gold-domed Russian Orthodox church.
- 46 kmNiederwalddenkmalA colossal Germania statue above Rüdesheim surveys the Rhine vineyards, reached by a cable car over the steep slopes.
- 59 kmGeierlay Suspension BridgeOne of Germany's longest suspension footbridges sways 100 m above a Hunsrück valley on a thrilling 360 m crossing.
- 61 kmMosel Valley Wine RouteOne of Europe's most scenic wine regions, where the Mosel River winds through steep vineyard-covered slopes and charming villages.
- 67 kmDrachenfelsA dragon-legend hilltop ruin in the Siebengebirge offers Rhine panoramas that inspired Byron and generations of romantics.
Driving in Germany
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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