The Aartal cycle path leads from Taunusstein above Hahnstätten to Diez in the Lahn valley.
Route profile
- Length: 42 km,
- Signposting: available
- Altitude difference from Diez to Taunusstein: 333 m up, 103 m down
- Path condition: Well
- Traffic load: own ways, up to 6 km federal road
- Suitable bike:
- Family suitability: Diez - Aarbergen
- Inline suitability: partially
background
The Aartal cycle path is a cycling and hiking trail in the Untertaunusthat is almost entirely on the edge of the floodplain of the river Aar to Lahn runs.
The route character
From Diez to Aarbergen-Michelbach, the Aartal cycle path is extremely family-friendly. From there to Michelbach-Hohenstein, the cycle route is suitable for experienced cyclists and from Hohenstein to Taunusstein-Bleidenstadt, the Aartal cycle path is recommended for experienced and sporty cyclists. The route length is approx. 45 km of which approx. 6 km on the federal highway B 54. The route profile: from Diez to Aarbergen for approx. 21 km largely flat, Michelbach - Hohenstein medium gradient for approx. 6 km, from Hohenstein to Taunusstein-Bleidenstadt 19 km partly flat, medium and partly steep incline of around 5.8% on a long stretch up to 9.3% on a short stretch of route. The Aartalradweg is paved except for short sections.
preparation
getting there
Public transportation
Of Wiesbaden
The regional buses to Taunusstein and Bad Schwalbach also take individual bicycles with them, if space is available.
By bicycle
In the street
From Wiesbaden via the B54 towards Bad Schwalbach.
Route description with sights
He leads from Diez at the Lahn (Connection to the Lahn valley cycle path) above Hahnstätten, Aarbergen, Bad Schwalbach to Taunusstein-Hahn. The southernmost section was only opened in 2005 and is still heavily criticized today, as it leads up and down in large sections, so at Hohenstein Castle and Adolfseck. The section between the Hessian places or districts Aarbergen-Michelbach and Heidenrod-Laufenselden is completely missing, because the Rhineland-Palatinate municipality of Reckenroth was not prepared to give up a farm road in its district due to the criticism of its hunting tenant. The hunting tenant had threatened to cut the hunting lease.
Parallel to the Aartalradweg the Aartalbahn and the trail Aar high trail.
Taunusstein - Bad Schwalbach - Adolfseck: 10 km
Downhill slopes: 62 m, but also many uphill slopes, very hilly in places.
Crossing Limes Cycle Path
Adolfseck - Hohenstein Castle: 6 km
Inclines up to 92 m.
→ Branch in Michelbach via Eisenstraße to Taunusstein
Continuously gently ascending path, which then leads to Taunusstein-Hahn at the top with beautiful views. The Eisenstraße begins in Kettenbach, but the path from Aarbergen-Michelbach is easier to drive. The cycle path is on the left of the road to Holzhausen. Eisenstrasse cycle route planner
Hohenstein Castle - Laufenselden - Aarbergen-Michelstadt: 9 km
Downhill gradients: 196 m with up to 9% downhill gradient ..
From the side road to Laufenselden: 6 km of heavily traveled and dangerous federal road.
Aarbergen-Michelbach - Hahnstätten: 9 km
Downhill gradients: 48 m, passable without great effort.
→ Branch in Hahnstätten to St. Goarshausen
The begins in Hahnstätten Loreley-Aar Cycle Path, which is in the vicinity of the former Hahnstätten - St. Goarshausen railway line, following the old embankment from Bogel St. Goarshausen on the Rhine.
Hahnstätten - Diez: 11 km
Very nice to drive, no inclines
Other places to stay
security
trips
By bicycle
In Diez the Aartalradweg connects to the Lahn valley cycle path at.
By train
On the edge of the center of Diez is the train station, which is served by the regional train and the regional express Lahn Valley Railway is served.
Go to the Aar - on May 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - in the car-free Aar valley (B 54). 40 km between Diez on the Lahn and Taunusstein-Bleidenstadt
