Runkel: Guide

Runkel is a town in the Limburg-Weilburg district, in Hesse, Germany. It is situated on the river Lahn, 7 km northeast of Limburg an der Lahn.

Geography

Geographical location

The city is located at the Lahn river, between the mountains of the Westerwald and the Taunus.

Neighbour communities

The surrounding municipalities and towns are Beselich and Weilburg in the North, Weinbach and Villmar in the East and Limburg an der Lahn|Limburg in the South and West.

Structure of the town

Runkel has eight districts: Arfurt, Dehrn, Ennerich, Eschenau, Hofen, Schadeck, Steeden und Wirbelau.

History

The first time Runkel was mentioned was in 1159. In 1568 the Reformation was introduced. During the 30 years war the town was almost completely distructed in 1634.

Main sights

The ruin of the Runkel castle from the 12. century, expanded in the 14. century and destroyed in 1634. Today it is the property of the Earls "zu Wied".
The timbered housing|halb timbered houses from the 17. and 18 century.
The steaning Lahn|Lahn bridge from the 15. century.
The castle of Schadeck from the 13. century.

Transportation

Runkel is about 7 km from the Bundesautobahn 3|motorway A 3.

The town has a train station at the Lahntalbahn; Koblenz—Limburg an der Lahn|Limburg—Runkel—Wetzlar—Gießen. Only regional trains stopp in Runkel. The town is part of the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund.

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