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Walking route · Limbach · Updated on 14 November 2026

Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal) walk

Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal) is a walk of 20.8 km from Limbach. Along the way you'll find 67 benches and 1 bike pump.

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Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal)
ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster Marienthal · after 20.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 20.8 km
  • ± 5:10 h
  • ↑ 339 m · ↓ 321 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Limbach

    0 km
  2. 2.9 km · 5 benches

    Mittelalterliches Schieferbergwerk Assberg

    2.9 km

    Attraction

  3. 5.2 km · 19 benches

    Bike pump

    8.1 km
  4. 12.7 km · 43 benches

    Finish

    20.8 km

    At the finish: ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster Marienthal.

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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

2 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Attraction: Mittelalterliches Schieferbergwerk Assberg

    Attraction · after 2.9 km

  • ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster Marienthal

    Attraction · after 20.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 339 m
Down
↓ 321 m
Highest point
338 m
Lowest point
184 m
  • 5-10% slope · 3.3 km
  • 10-15% slope · 1 km
  • 15-20% slope · 104 m
  • 4 stairs

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

20.8 km in total
  • Track: 11.4 km
  • Path: 7.5 km
  • Street: 850 m
  • Road: 669 m
  • Stairs: 4 stairs

Surfaces

20.8 km in total
  • Gravel: 8.6 km
  • Unpaved: 7 km
  • Asphalt: 1.5 km
  • Paved: 350 m
  • Natural: 350 m
  • Unknown: 2.9 km

About the walking route Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal)

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal) is a walking route of 20.8 km that starts in Limbach. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Mittelalterliches Schieferbergwerk Assberg (after 2.9 km) and ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster Marienthal (after 20.7 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 339 m in total and descend 321 m. There are 4 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 5:10 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (11.4 km), path (7.5 km) and street (850 m). Of the surface, 8.6 km gravel and 7 km unpaved. For 2.9 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 67 benches and 1 bike pump. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Westerwaldsteig (Etappen)

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Hachenburg CastleHachenburg CastleCastle · 4.3 km from the route
  2. 2BarbaraturmBarbaraturmObservation tower · 2.6 km from the route
  3. 3RaiffeisenturmRaiffeisenturmViewpoint · 3.2 km from the route
  4. 4Landschaftsmuseum WesterwaldLandschaftsmuseum WesterwaldMuseum · 4.5 km from the route
  5. 5Westerwald-BrauereiWesterwald-BrauereiAttraction · 4.5 km from the route
  6. 6Schloss SchönsteinSchloss SchönsteinCastle · 5.5 km from the route
  7. 7Gedenkstätte Landjuden an der SiegGedenkstätte Landjuden an der SiegMuseum · 8 km from the route
  8. 8Aussichtsturm GräbersbergAussichtsturm GräbersbergViewpoint · 8.7 km from the route
  9. 9Burg MauelBurg MauelCastle · 9.1 km from the route
  10. 10Burgruine SteinebachBurgruine SteinebachCastle · 9.2 km from the route
  11. 11Grube SilberhardtGrube SilberhardtMuseum · 9.8 km from the route
  12. 12Deutsches RaiffeisenmuseumMuseum · 3.3 km from the route
  13. 13Besucherbergwerk Grube BindweideMuseum · 3.9 km from the route
  14. 14BeilsteinAttraction · 6.3 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal)?

Westerwaldsteig Etappe 10 (Limbach–Marienthal) is 20.8 km long. Allow ± 5:10 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Limbach.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 339 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Mittelalterliches Schieferbergwerk Assberg and ehemaliges Franziskanerkloster Marienthal.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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