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Hikers in front of the Hildegard of Bingen Monastery

Rheinsteig Trail, Rüdesheim – Koblenz

Castles, vineyards and culinary delights

8 Days / 7 Nights
Mountain Hiking
Hikers in front of the Hildegard of Bingen Monastery

When it comes to wine, the Rheinlanders know what they are talking about! Do the same and embark on a journey to the noble grape juice on the Rheinsteig hike - and of course to pure hiking enjoyment! The Rheinsteig, a full 320 kilometres long, is one of Germany's most popular hiking trails, and the stages between Rüdesheim and Koblenz are particularly worth seeing and hiking. Vineyards line the route, as do castles, palaces and monasteries. The villages where you stay overnight are characterised by half-timbered facades and genuinely warm hospitality. All the more reason to round off an enjoyable day of hiking in the evening with a glass of Rheingau Riesling.

The Romans already know that the central Rhine valley was perfect for growing wine. They paved the way for today's successful winegrowers by painstaking constructing wine terraces. Today the Rheinsteig route leads largely across winegrower’s paths, and traces of the Romans can be seen in abundance.  What can you find here aside from wine? Naturally the impressive landscape and a particularly high amount of castles and palaces. Our tip: This tour can also be booked as a walking holiday with a dog.

  • Germany's most beautiful hiking trail: The Rheinsteig has been voted Germany's most beautiful hiking trail several times - and certainly not without reason. From the natural routing to the cultural sights, the Rheinsteig is a delight for hikers.
  • Hiking on wine trails: Wine not only leaves its mark in the form of fine wines, but also on secluded hiking trails. For the most part, the Rheinsteig between Rüdesheim and Koblenz leads along idyllic winegrowers' paths.
  • Historic castles: The term "Rhine Romanticism" is no coincidence - it describes the architectural style of many castles in the region, but also the prevailing attitude to life. Numerous castles and palaces line your path and are places where it is worth taking a short break.

Let's start with your own journey to Rüdesheim. The next few days will be sporty. On each day of your hiking holiday, you can expect varied hikes of between 13 and 21 kilometres. A good basic level of fitness is an advantage, especially for the ascents and descents to the heights of the Middle Rhine Valley. By the way, you don't need to worry about your suitcases with Eurohike. They will be brought to your new accommodation every day, so you only need to take your daypack.

Itinerary at a glance

The imposing wine terraces, well-kept winegrowers' trails and rustic taverns where you can taste fine wines - the Rheinsteig is characterized by wine and nature. Take your breaks at the imposing castles and palaces.

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 Assmanshausen, 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

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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

Category: middle class hotels and country hotels

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Wine tasting (German, English)

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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Rüdesheim and a few walking minutes/short taxi ride to the hotel.
  • Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport
  • Car parking: Most starting hotels have free hotel car parks, no reservation. Public parking in Rüdesheim for approx. EUR 10 per day.
  • Return to starting point by train, duration 1 hr for all routes.
  • Return to starting point by ship (www.k-d.com), travel times: Koblenz - Rüdesheim about 6 hours.

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.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Wine tasting (German, English)

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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • By train to Rüdesheim and a few walking minutes/short taxi ride to the hotel.
  • Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport
  • Parking: Limited hotel parking spaces, approx. EUR 15 per day, no reservation possible. Public parking in Rüdesheim 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), travel times: Koblenz - Rüdesheim about 6 hours.

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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