Best moderate trails in Kiedrich

This route is stage 20 of the Rheinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Kiedrich and ending in Schlangenbad. The path leads through the vineyard country of the Rheingau before entering the quiet forests and rolling meadows of the Rhein-Taunus Nature Park. Hikers pass the timber-framed architecture of Kiedrich, the Valentinuskirche, and the Scharfenstein castle ruins, with rest options at the historic Forsthaus Rausch and a local Kneipp water treading facility before reaching the...

Varied circular hike in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This great hike in the Rheingau leads through the vineyards and forest of Kiedrich. You will also pass the Scharfenstein ruins on the way. The castle was built around 1160 and was used as a residence by the archbishops of Mainz. Highlights of the hike: - Kiedrich vineyards - idyllic forest - Ruins of Scharfenstein Castle