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      • The largest river in Giessen is the Lahn, which divides the town in two parts (west and east), roughly 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Frankfurt am Main.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GiessenGiessen - Wikipedia

    The largest river in Giessen is the Lahn, which divides the town in two parts (west and east), roughly 50 kilometres (31 miles) north of Frankfurt am Main. Giessen is also home to the University of Giessen. In 1969, the town hosted the ninth Hessentag state festival.

  4. operasandcycling.com › the-lahn-river-in-giesenThe Lahn River in Gießen - Nemorino's travels

    Jul 5, 2021 · The Lahn is a popular river for canoeing, and for cycling along the banks. At Lahnstein, about 140 km downstream from Gießen, the Lahn empties into the Rhine. High above the confluence of the two rivers is Lahneck Castle , dating from the year 1226.

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  6. trip101.com › article › best-things-to-do-giessen10 Top Things To Do In Giessen, Germany - Trip101

    • Mathematikum. If you’re looking to start your visit in Giessen off on the right note, come check out the Mathematikum! This dynamic science museum welcomes science-lovers, math-lovers, locals, and visitors alike, and with its constantly changing portfolio of amazing exhibits and displays, there’s always something to see and fall in love with!
    • Liebig Museum. Keep your Giessen museum binge going, with a trip to the Liebig Museum! When you check out this well-known museum, you will begin to understand why Giessen is known the world around for its chemical advances.
    • Botanischer Garten Giessen. When you’ve finally had enough of the region’s rich scientific, mathematical, and chemical history, it’s time to get outside, and to discover one of the gems of Giessen!
    • Burg Gleiberg. Ready for some authentic German history? If so, you’re going to want to check out the Burg Gleiberg, in Giessen! This authentic castle is everything that you could ever look for in a genuine German historical experience, and more!

  7. www.britannica.com › place › Giessen-GermanyGiessen | University City, Hessian City | Britannica

    Giessen, city, Hessen Land (state), west-central Germany. It lies on the Lahn River between the Westerwald and Vogelsberg (mountains), north of Frankfurt am Main. First mentioned in 1197, it was chartered in 1248 and sold to the landgraves of Hesse in 1267.

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  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LahnLahn - Wikipedia

    The Lahn is a 245.6-kilometre-long (152.6 mi), right (or eastern) tributary of the Rhine in Germany. Its course passes through the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia (23.0 km), Hesse (165.6 km), and Rhineland-Palatinate (57.0 km). It has its source in the Rothaargebirge, the highest part of the Sauerland.

  9. en.hessen-tourismus.de › towns-and-cities › giessenGiessen – Hessen Tourismus

    Divided in two by the winding river Lahn, Giessen is located 60km north of Frankfurt in the charming Lahn Valley. The university, founded in 1607, has provided the city with a student population that today makes up over a third of the city's residents.

  10. landezine.com › on-to-new-shores-the-lahnaue-gieseOn To New Shores – The Lahnaue Gießen by A24 Landschaft

    Jan 8, 2015 · These also reference the river theme, emulating typical elements of a meadow landscape. The second realized project is a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge at the northern part of the city. It now constitutes one of three bridges crossing the river in Gießen and has greatly improved the city’s infrastructure.