RheinBurgenWeg Stage 8: Rhens–Bad Salzig (north–south)
Viehtor Rhens – Aussicht zur Marksburg – Abzweig Jakobsberg - Abzweig Mittelrhein Klettersteig (optional) – Vierseenblick – Gedeonseck – Sesselbahn Boppard - Uferpromenade Boppard – Hütte auf dem Eisenbolz – Aussicht „Steinerner Mann“ - Quellpavillon Bad Salzig
Rest stops
Gedeonseck Aussichtspunkt & RestaurantRestaurant Fondels Mühle
Safety information
Wear suitable weatherproof clothing that will protect you from cold, wet, heat and sunshine.
Make sure you take regular breaks and don't overexert yourself.
Take enough fluids with you as there are sections without rest stops.
Wear suitable hiking boots/shoes which give you enough grip on slippery, steep, rocky and uneven surfaces.
Avoid any sections of the route which you feel are too difficult for you. Natural trails can quickly become wet and slippery in adverse weather conditions.
Particularly in autumn, you should be careful of uneven ground, roots, stones or holes that have been covered by leaves.
You need to take these kinds of adverse conditions into account every time you go on a hike.
Particularly steep and dangerous places are made safer with handrails or ropes. Please use these as safety aids. Handrails are not to be climbed on or used to get a better view!
Tips and hints
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Onward to the Rhine loop!
Starting at the Cattle Gate, the Viehtor in Rhens, the trail passes the outskirts of the town heading for Brey. Past Brey and after a short climb, you'll come to a lodge, a perfect place for a short rest, affording a fabulous view over to the Marksburg Castle. Follow the Rheingoldbogen Traumpfad Trail, designated one of Germany's loveliest trails, as far as the fork leading to the Jakobsberg Hof, then continue along the RheinBurgenWeg, passing hidden burial mounds in the forest. The next section through the airy forest is a lovely stretch allowing you to relax and breathe in the clear forest air. You soon come to the fork that leads to the Middle Rhine via ferrata. A decision is called for here: an alpine climbing adventure for the sure-footed members of the party with a good head for heights or continue along the RheinBurgenWeg to what is known as the Four Lakes viewpoint (Vierseenblick ) where the Rhine looks as if it is divided into four lakes. Follow the trail to Gedeonseck where you can enjoy the view over the Filsen Ley and the famous Boppard Rhine loop. Passing the chairlift's top station, the RheinBurgenWeg leads along a rocky and steep path over the ridge and downhill to the valley station. Just before you reach the bottom, the via ferrata coming from the left once again to meets the RheinBurgenWeg. The descent again and again affords breathtaking views throughout and finally you reach the riverside promenade. Nowhere else does the RheinBurgenWeg come this close to the River Rhine. The RheinBurgenWeg leaves the historic centre of Boppard through a gap in the ancient town wall. Enjoy the leisurely stroll through the park before the trail climbs steeply uphill again. This section is very varied, at times following grassy tracks, at other times following field tracks and leads to the lodge on the Eisenbolz. Once at the top, a wealth of awe-inspiring vistas enrich what is otherwise a fairly flat section. From the other side of the Rhine, the "Hostile Brothers", the castles of Sterrenberg and Liebenstein, greet you and the "Steinerner Mann" viewpoint offers spectacular views of the Rhine Valley. Further magnificent views, as well as rugged cliffs and fragrant woods, await you along the forthcoming descent. The trail passes through a colourful mix of traditional orchards, hedgerows and shrubs to today's destination, the Source Pavilion ( Quellpavillon ) in Bad Salzig.
Note
Public transport
There is a train station in both Rhens and Bad Salzig.
Getting there
Follow the B9 along the Rhine to get to Rhens and Bad Salzig.Parking
- Bad Salzig in der Salzbornstraße (O 402154 N 5562198)
- Rhens in der Bramleystraße (O401428 N 5570705)
- Jakobsberger Hof (O 399640 N 5568264)
- Vierseenblick (O 398543 N 5566986)
- Talstation (O 398543 N 5565774)
Coordinates
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Equipment
- Wanderschuhe
- Witterungsangepasste, zweckmäßige Kleidung
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