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3 Hikers on the Rheinsteig in vineyards with a view of the Rhine

Rheinsteig Trail, Mainz – Koblenz

Rhinegau & Middle-Rhine valley

11 Days / 10 Nights
Mountain Hiking
246  kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
3 Hikers on the Rheinsteig in vineyards with a view of the Rhine

Numerous poets and thinkers dedicated their lives to the area around the Rhine in Germany, including Heinrich Heine, Thomas Mann and the Brothers Grimm. Eurohike dedicates this 11-day trip from Mainz to Koblenz to the 320 km long Rheinsteig Trail. Be active and enjoy life to the full, that is the motto of this great hiking tour, where closeness to nature, architecture and culinary delights are the keywords. Treat yourself to this tour that brings body and soul back into harmony and recharges the batteries. You can book this hiking holiday also with your dog

It starts in wonderful Mainz, which invites you to take a stroll through the great old town. Along the banks of the Rhine, you are particularly close to nature in the direction of Schlangenbad. You should try the award-winning wines of the region at the latest on the stages towards Rüdesheim.

Half-timbered houses and castles characterise the next stages from Lorch via Kaub to St. Goarshausen and not only make architecture lovers sigh in delight. A top-class photo opportunity awaits you with the legendary Loreley Rock, where, according to legend, many boaters have met their deaths. The last few kilometres take you to beautiful Koblenz, where you can review your journey.

  • Hiking along Germany's most famous river: Did you know that with 1,232 km, the Rhine is one of the busiest waterways in the world and is therefore a junction between the Mediterranean region and the north of Europe. While hiking you can enjoy countless great views of the imposing river.
  • Vineyards, Rhine Riesling & rustic wine bars: Around 80% of the vines in the region produce Riesling grapes. Reason enough to try a drop or two. But also red wine lovers get their money's worth with a Pinot Noir. By the way, you can find out a lot of interesting facts about grapes on the Loreley wine trail!
  • Idyllic villages with half-timbered houses: Numerous small towns along the route offer a great counterpoint to the nature-based hikes. Enjoy the liveliness of the region and the sight of the characteristic architecture.
  • Imposing castles and palaces: A special attraction on the Rheinsteig is the “three-castle view” of Katz Castle, Maus Castle and the Rheinfels castle ruins. But that was by no means all, because over 40 castles, palaces and ruins await the hikers.
  • UNESCO World Heritage region: Man and river in a very special harmony - the Upper Middle Rhine Valley is one of the UNESCO World Heritage regions. Not least because of this, the area around the Rhine is always worth a visit!

The Rhine walking can be walked all year round, sturdy equipment and a good basic level of fitness make the tour easier. It is one of the premium hiking trails in Germany. This means first-class signage and natural hiking paths.

Itinerary at a glance

While hiking along the Rheinsteig, you will explore a UNESCO World Heritage region that combines towns, quaint villages and imposing castles. After the tours along the vineyards, you will taste the world-famous Rhine Riesling.

In Mainz carefully restored half-timber houses and opulent Baroque churches in the charming historic centre invite you for a walk. We highly recommend you also visit St. Martins Cathedral, the Gutenberg Museum or the electoral palace and the Roman amphitheatre.

Hotel example: InterCity

At the start of your holiday a boat ride on the Rhine awaits. The route leads from Biebrich Palace in Wiesbaden to the harbour in Schierstein. Onwards directly along the unspoilt Rhine riverbanks through a nature reserve and bird retreat area into the historic wine village of Walluf. You continue through vineyards and remote woodland to the nature monument ‚Grauer Stein‘ (grey stone). Via the Rheingau vineyards you reach the spa town of Schlangenbad in the Taunus-region.

Hotel example: Residenz & Hotel am Kurpark

The route leads along forest paths and paths across meadows to the castle ruin of Scharfenstein and then through the vineyards to the impressive monastery complex of Eberbach. Take time to visit the renowned movie backdrop from the 12th century before you proceed into the picturesque wine village of Oestrich-Winkel. Enjoy a leisurely end to the day with a glass of wine.

Hotel example: Ruthmann

You walk along the ‚Riesling‘-path to the well-known vineyard estate Palace Vollrads. Light broadleaf woodland lines your way to the pilgrimage destination of Marienthal Monastery. Then through the Blaubach-valley and the neat vine-area with extensive views you proceed to the famous St. Hildegard abbey. You are welcomed by the ancient vintner town of Rüdesheim, where the Romans already grew wine, full of quaint wine taverns and historic half-timbered houses.

Hotel example: Altdeutsche Weinstube

Today you tackle (by cable car) the mountain chains to the Middle Rhine Valley and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful panorama and view onto the Nahe-estuary. Past the hunting lodge Niederwald you hike to Assmannshausen, renowned for its exquisite red wines and the stunning half-timbered houses. In your Day Finish Lorch again lots of half-timber awaits you and on top of that excellent wine.

Hotel example: Im Schulhaus

On diverse paths and along mountain chains with a fantastic panorama over the Rhine valley the route leads into the historic shipping town Kaub or via the mountain chains to Dörscheid. Castle ruin Nollig, Gutenfels castle and as a highlight the impressive toll-castle Pfalzgrafenstein, situated directly on an island on the Rhine, transform today’s tour into a true experience.

Hotel example: Loreleyhotel Fetz

The heart of the Middle Rhine Valley awaits with serpentine-tracks, fabulous views and legendary castles. The best-known rock on the Rhine, the Loreley-Rock, is also part of your itinerary, as well as the three-castle-view onto Katz castle, Maus castle and Rheinfels castle. A crowning finale to today’s tour before you reach St. Goarshausen.

Hotel example: Hotel Café Herrmanns Mühle

Today you walk along unspoilt tracks, fantastic scenery and past defiant castles whilst crossing the Filsener Lay, one of the most beautiful nature reserves of the region. Liebenstein castle and Sterrenberg, the so-called ‚hostile brothers‘ accompany you along the way into the wine-growing parish.

Hotel example: Anker

Along the route to Braubach you come across Liebeneck castle, the Dinkelhold Mills and the impressive castle ‚Marksburg‘. We highly recommend you take time to visit this complete extant castle. The wine-growing village of Braubach welcomes you with its town wall and numerous half-timbered buildings.

Hotel example: Maaß

During the final stage again several highlights await: castles, nature reserves, woodland and the blooming Bienhorn-valley. The tour offers long-distance views, amazing nature as well as an adventurous section through the Ruppertsklamm-ravine, a genuine highlight! You cross the Rhine via the impressive bridge ‚Pfaffendorfer Brücke‘, before you finally end your week of hiking at the ,Deutsches Eck‘ in Koblenz.

Hotel example: Brenner

Day
11
Departure or extension

Route information

Mountain Hiking

Wine-grower paths, solitary walking paths and old bridle paths ensure varied walking. Basic fitness and sure footedness is required for uphill/downhill sections on the mountain ridges of Middle-Rhine valley. Walking times of up to 6 hrs. and distances of up to 24 km are to be reckoned.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Sustainably on the go

Offsetting your carbon footprint

246 kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
The total value of all emissions per travel and per person is carefully tracked using the CO2 calculator 'Carmacal,' which was specifically developed for tour operators. The individual components that make up this value are shown in the diagram. The overall impact is contributed to by accommodations, luggage transport, on-site catering, and activities, and it is fully offset through our climate protection projects.
Accommodation (73%)
Catering (18%)
Transport (9%)
100%

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in middle class hotels and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Ferry fare from Mainz to Biebrich
  • 1 Wine tasting (German, English)

  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service-Hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Train journey to Mainz and a few walking minutes/short taxi ride to the hotel.
  • Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport.
  • Parking Mainz: Hotel parking garage, approx. EUR 16 per day, public parking spaces/public parking garage approx. EUR 10 to EUR 20 per day.
  • Return to starting point by train, duration 1 hour for all routes.
  • Return to starting point by ship (www.k-d.com), travel times: St. Goarshausen – Rüdesheim approx. 3 hours, Koblenz – Rüdesheim approx. 6 hours, Koblenz – Mainz on request (1x change).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Any emissions caused are calculated using the internationally recognized "Carmacal" CO2 calculator and offset as part of our climate projects. Detailed emission values for transportation, accommodation, activities and meals for each tour can be found on our website. Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in middle class hotels and country hotels
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Ferry trip from Mainz to Biebrich

  • 1 Wine tasting (German, English)
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Mainz and a few walking minutes/short taxi ride to the hotel.
  • Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport
  • Parking: Public parking in Mainz for approx. EUR 20 per day.
  • Return to starting point by train, duration 1 hour.
  • Return to starting point by ship (www.k-d.com), Koblenz - Mainz on request (1x changeover).

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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