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Rheinsteig Complete Trail (South-North)
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Filsener LeyPhoto: Dominik Ketz, Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH
Zwischen Wiesbaden, Koblenz und Bonn führt der Rheinsteig® rechtsrheinisch auf überwiegend schmalen Pfaden zu Wäldern, Weinbergen und grandiosen Ausblicken.
The northern end of the Rheinsteig® trail begins in the market square in Bonn, in front of the old town hall. After crossing the Rhine, the trail winds its way through the Siebengebirge mountain range, the oldest nature reserve in Germany. The Drachenfels and Petersberg hills are world famous. The varied paths of the Rheinsteig® trail meet the Rhine in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and often follow the river along the slopes of the valley. There is no shortage of pretty villages, vineyards, beech woods and quiet valleys along this section of the trail. From the many peaks you can enjoy the great views of the lively Rhine Valley and the majestic calm of the Taunus and Westerwald mountain ranges to the east.
The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley begins in Koblenz and has the highest concentration of castles anywhere in Europe on its route to Rüdesheim am Rhein. There are 40 castles in total, some completely preserved, others partially or completely rebuilt. From the Lorelei rock you can watch the ships on the Rhine. Climbing opportunities and breathtaking views characterise this area. In the Rheingau district the hiker is greeted by a gentle landscape of hills and vineyards. There are many castles and abbeys to be seen, many serving world famous wines, which the hiker can enjoy during the day in the local pubs and wine taverns and in the evenings in the many restaurants and hiker-friendly hotels and guesthouses. The Rheinsteig® trail ends in Wiesbaden at Biebrich Castle, on the banks of the Rhine.
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Health and safety- 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!
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Public transport
Bus/train to Wiesbaden-Biebrich train stationBy road
Take the A60 or A63 and change onto the A643. Take the A66 or B42 to Wiesbaden-Biebrich train station. From the station follow the path leading to the Rheinsteig trail through the castle grounds to the castle terrace (30 minutes).Parking
Car park at Wiesbaden-Biebrich train stationCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Literatur zum Rheinsteig erhältlich im Rheintalshop: www.rheintal-shop.de
Author’s map recommendations
Rheinsteig-Wanderkarten sind im Rheintalshop erhältlich: www.rheintal-shop.de
Equipment
Hiking boots/shoesSuitable weatherproof clothing
Statistics
- 21 Stages
A short introduction to long-lasting hiking fun: Biebrich Castle - Schierstein port - Frauenstein district - Goethestein monument - Frauenstein - ...
Warmth and wonderful wine: Schlangenbad - Wading pool - Großer Buchwaldgraben rift valley - Rausch restaurant - Weinberg der Ehe vineyard - ...
Good wine by God's grace: Kiedrich - Honigberg hill - Eberbach Abbey - Unkenbaum tree - Sparngrund nature reserve - Susberg mountain - Kerbesberg ...
Miracles, pilgrims and a saint: Johannisberg Castle - Johannisberg meadow - Sandkopf hill near Stephanshausen - Marienthal Abbey - Nothgottes ...
From Amor's garden to the Free State Bottleneck: Rüdesheim - Niederwald monument - Niederwald hunting lodge - Assmannshausen - Höllenberg mountain ...
Where the gallows once greeted each other: Lorch - Wisper bridge - Nollig - Chapel of St Clement - Retzbach Valley - Wirbellay - Niederthal - ...
Rendezvous with the beautiful Lore: Kaub - Dörscheid - Rossstein viewing point - Alte Burg Castle - Urbach Valley - Forest school - Bornichbach ...
Narrow tunnel under the river: St. Goarshausen - Nocherner Brünnchen hikers' car park - Maus Castle - Wellmich - Mining trail - Sachsenhäuser Feld ...
The evil brothers' arrows: Kestert - Hindenburghöhe viewing point - Lykershausen - Liebenstein Castle and Sterrenberg Castle - Kamp Bornhofen
Where the Rhine curves: Kamp-Bornhofen - Filsener Ley rock - Osterspai - Alter Ellig hikers' car park - Hexenköpfel - Pilgerweg path - Wasenbach ...
From the mining trail to the River Lahn:Braubach - Kerkertser Platte - Im Einmuth - Ernst Wagner Park - Bridge over the Lahn - Bäderstraße B260 - ...
A wild, romantic gorge and thick beech woods:Lahnstein - Ruppertsklamm gorge - Lichterkopf hill - Dornswiese - Wachecker Kopf hill - Bienhorn ...
Art and cannons in catacombs: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress - Urbar - Mallendar river valley - Wambach Valley - Bischofsbour well and springs - ...
Heath roses and butterflies: Vallendar - Meerbach - Wüstenhof restaurant - Schnatzen mill - German Limes Road - Großbach Valley - Meisenhof - ...
Following the Roman limes in the Westerwald: Sayn castle park - Bismarckhöhe viewing point - Neuwied Zoo - Kuckuckberg mountain - Birdwatching ...
Hills and valleys in the Westerwald: Rengsdorf - Völkerwiesenbach Valley - Chapel of St Castor - Roman defence ditch - Laubach Valley - Almblick ...
Schafsnasen apples and wine by the glass: Leutesdorf - Edmund hikers' hut and restaurant - Mühlbach Valley - Hammerstein castle ruins - ...
Roman rituals and bathing fun: Bad Hönningen - Staierbach Valley - Arenfels Castle - Ariendorf - Helle-Au viewing point - Leubsdorf - Giersberg ...
Merry wine-growing village (almost) without wine makers: Linz - Ockenfels Castle - Ockenfels river valley - Kasbach - Erpeler Ley hill - Stux ...
Löwenburg Castle and Nachtigallen Valley: Bad Honnef - Mucherwiesen Valley - Wingstberg turn-off - Schmelztal car park - Ohbach Valley - ...
Buttermilk instead of dragon blood: Königswinter - Drachenburg Castle - Milchhäuschen restaurant - Geisberg mountain - Mirbesbach Valley - ...
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