Lahnradweg 3rd stage Marburg - Gießen

On the Hermann-Cohen-Weg, which runs along the left bank of the Lahn, you leave the lively university town of Marburg. The route continues past the Lahnaue campsite and crosses the Lahn at Cappel. Hopefully you have your swimming trunks in your luggage? Because the Weimarer See lake offers opportunities for swimming and wakeboarding. From Niederweimar, we stay to the right of the Lahn and cross Argenstein and Roth.

The next villages on the Lahnradweg are Fronhausen, Bellnhausen and Sichertshausen. At Salzböden, it is worth taking a detour into the romantic Salzbödetal valley. Passing Odenhausen and Ruttershausen, you now come to Lollar. The forest swimming pool at Lollarer Kopf promises a refreshing dip. There is another bathing opportunity at Wißmarer See. If you are curious, you can visit the wood and technology museum in Wißmar. The route continues over the motorway and then along the right and left banks of the Lahn to Giessen. Shortly before Giessen, a short stop at the Giessen Weststadt nature observation platform is recommended.

The lively university town of Giessen is an ideal stage stop with its good railway connections and many places to stay and eat. And there is also plenty to explore here. Whether it's the Lahnfenster, Mathematikum, castle, watering can museum, armoury or botanical garden... variety is guaranteed!

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Trekking or touring bike (e-bike or conventional), spare inner tube and tools, water bottle and clothing suitable for the weather.

Via the B3 to Marburg

Via the B3 or the B49 to Gießen

The public transport connections along the Lahnradweg are excellent.

The railway stations of Marburg, Weimar, Fronhausen, Lollar and Giessen are located on the third stage.

The railway connections in Hesse are part of the Rhine-Main transport network.

All information about travelling by public transport can be found on the railway website.

There are several car parks in Marburg, but most of them charge a fee.

In Giessen you can park free of charge "an der Hessenhalle 2, 35398 Giessen". There are also several paid car parks.

Pack your swimming trunks! Lakes aren't the only places to swim on the way. The forest swimming pool in Lollar is one of the largest and most beautiful in the region.