RheinBurgenWeg Stage 9: Bad Salzig–St. Goar (north–south)
Track types
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
Right through the World Heritage Site!
The 9th stage of the RheinBurgenWeg starts at the Source Pavilion in Bad Salzig. It continues through the Kurpark before leaving Bad Salzig and the first ascent awaits you. After a short way, a rocky cliff provides the first opportunity to catch your breath and take a look around. Continuing uphill, you pass the outskirts of Weiler and cross the Ziehbach stream. There now follows a wonderful section of the trail to the front edge of the slope and onward to the magnificent "Ziehlay" viewpoint with the wooden figure of the praying nun and the view from above over Kestert on the opposite bank. The trail heads back towards Weiler, then bends to the left and descends into the Weilerbach Valley. The trail then follows the mule path uphill. Once you've reached the top, a small shelter at the edge of the forest provides a perfect stop for a well-deserved rest. The trail now passes through the mixed forest and then descends steeply down the alpine path into the picturesque village of Hirzenach. It's definitely worth making a short detour to view the pretty Provost's Garden and the Monastery Church. Well rested, you can now tackle the ascent to Holzfeld, where you really should not pass up on the opportunity to taste the cheese produced by the Holzfeld Goat Farm. With your backpack a little heavier with assorted delicious cheese varieties, continue on to the Taunusblick lodge, which marks the start of the forest and opens up a beautiful vista of Holzfeld and the surrounding region. The ensuing quiet woodland section provides an opportunity to process your impressions thus far. Following a descent, the RheinBurgenWeg now heads a little way into the hinterland. You will not fail to be impressed by the rock-lined descent into the Heimbach Valley where you will experience an almost jungle atmosphere. What follows is hiking pleasure at the highest level, because the RheinBurgenWeg follows an old alpine path through coppiced trees along the edge of the slope to the breathtaking views over Fellen. Continuing on to St. Goar, you pass the "Pilz" viewpoint.
Cross the Gründelbach Valley, resulting in yet another steep descent and ascent. Shortly before you reach today's destination, the crowning end to a wonderful day is a visit to the imposing Rheinfels Castle. The RheinBurgenWeg leads right into the middle of the courtyard.
Note
Public transport
There is a train station in both Bad Salzig and St. Goar.Getting there
Follow the B9 along the Rhine to get to Bad Salzig and St. Goar.
A car ferry runs between St. Goar and St. Goarshausen.
Parking
- St. Goar (O 407815 N 5556423)
- Bad Salzig (O 402154 N 5562198)
- Hirzenach (O 403070 N 5559459)
Coordinates
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Equipment
- Wanderschuhe
- Witterungsangepasste, zweckmäßige Kleidung
Statistics
- 12 Waypoints
- 12 Waypoints
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