From its source in North Rhine-Westphalia, the quiet Lahn flows 245 km to Lahnstein (Koblenz) in Rhineland-Palatinate. Of course, we recommend a trip to the Lahn Valley from Koblenz. You can swim in the healing waters in Bad Ems, go canoeing on the river or take numerous hiking trails behind them. So Germany's most beautiful sights can also be found in the Lahn Valley!
Sights Along the Lahn
Bad Ems
Spa Town of Bad Ems
"Not all water is the same" is the general wisdom. On the Lahn, you can test this right away in your own flesh. Bad Ems alone has 15 healing springs! Whether you want to try a sip of it, take a bath in a spa or inhale the famous Ems salt - you can definitely do something good for your health here. However, you don't have to lie on your lazy skin. The area along the Lahn is also ideal for hiking and cycling. And with the steepest standseilbahn in the world, you can cover most of the altitude quite comfortably.
Learn moreHiking in the Lahn Valley
Gabelstein Viewpoint
Forest and wine, sporty ascents and descents and wonderful views like the Gabelstein lookout point await you on the stages of the Lahn hiking trail. Here you can slow down and simply enjoy. Looking over the Lahn Valley, you also immediately notice how many different facets there are here. From activities around the water, hiking on the heights or visiting cities, everything is possible.
Learn more!Via Train through the Lahn Valley
You can travel quite relaxed with the RE 25 or with the RB 23 through the Lahn valley. The short stretch between Koblenz and Limburg meanders along the still waters of the Lahn. Here you will pass hiking spots and the spa town of Bad Ems at the same time. So stop and enjoy pure nature in the Lahn Valley!
Discover Germany's most beautiful regions by bus & train
Germany's most beautiful regions are closer than you think! Discover the city on the Rhine, Moselle and Lahn easily by public transport. It has never been easier to explore the most beautiful places in the region, because you can get everywhere with the Germany map. Be surprised by the diversity of the region and the endless possibilities to recharge your batteries.
Download the leaflet on public transport as pdfHoliday on the Lahn
We can recommend a relaxing vacation in the Lahn Valley to everyone. Between spa and nature experiences everyone comes to rest. Even vacationers:inside, who prefer it a little more adventurous, feel at home at the Lahn. Go canoeing on the calm river or hike through the Ruppertsklamm. Both can be planned in a relaxed way from Koblenz.
Canoeing on the Lahn
The quiet water of the Lahn offers the canoe trip. In a relaxed way you can book either canoe trips of several hours with lock passage or also short tours.
Canoe rental on the LahnHiking in Lahnstein
Ruppert's Gorge
Several hiking trails along the Lahn River and even a section of the Rhine Trail will take you past this well-known gorge in Lahnstein. Experience it for yourself with a short hike through the 1.5 km long Ruppertsklamm.
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