Best trails near Burg Stahleck
4.6(261 reviews)
Burg Stahleck: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Burg Stahleck: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Stahleck are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (59)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic hiking trail along the Rhine River near Bacharach in Rhineland-Palatinate. This route leads east of the Rhine from Bacharach via Nauheim into the surrounding valleys. Due to its location on the Rhine, the area is heavily influenced by viticulture. From the starting point, the hike begins with an ascent on field paths. Beautiful views accompany the ascent. Through forest and meadowland, the route continues in a dominant manner. At the end of the loop, the historical highlight of the...
- 4.6 (46)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort circular route from Bacherach to Stahleck Castle in Rhineland-Palatinate The route runs from Bacharach railway station up to Stahleck Castle and along the course of the Münzbach stream. The route is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - View of the course of the Rhine - Stahleck Castle - Beautiful wine-growing areas
- 4.5 (54)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis route follows stage 11 of the Rheinburgenweg, a long-distance trail starting in Oberwesel and ending in Bacharach. The path climbs past the Elfenlay to Burg Schönburg and traverses a vineyard-lined plateau featuring the Skulpturenpark and Flaggenwiese viewpoint before descending via the Stadtmauerpfad into Bacharach's historic old town near Burg Stahleck. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is prohibited on this route. Reliable drinking...
- 4.6 (48)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis premium hiking trail is one of the RheinBurgenWeg circular tours. If you like the typical feeling of the Rhine Valley, you will get your money's worth here. Bacharach itself is a gem, which is certainly worth a visit even without the tour. And it is a great start and an equally fine end to a tour that is a little demanding at the beginning, but rewards you with impressive pictures and a high level of impressions. The variety of the old town, the Rhine, vineyards, forest and meadow paths,...
- 4.7 (30)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried circular route in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate Vineyards, forests, panoramic views of the Rhine, castle ruins - it's hard to find more variety than on this circular walk. The starting point of the hike is the railway station in Bacharach (accessible by bus and train). From here, the route leads up into the woods south of Steeg, along the Borbach stream and back through the picturesque slopes of the St. Jost, Lennenborn and Posten vineyards. There are refreshment...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·20.3 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrThis route is stage 12 of the Rheinburgenweg, a long-distance trail starting in Bacharach and ending in Trechtingshausen. The path climbs through the Binger Wald, passing the Fürstenberg and Hohneck castle ruins, and leads to the Siebenburgenblick observation tower, which overlooks Burg Sooneck and several other historical fortresses. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is prohibited on this route. Reliable drinking water is found at businesses...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Burg Stahleck?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Burg Stahleck. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Stahleck?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Stahleck is Bacharach Wine Trail, which has a 4.7 star rating from 60 reviews. This trail is 10.3 km long with an elevation gain of 433 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Stahleck?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Stahleck is RheinBurgenWeg Stage 12: Bacharach - Trechtingshausen. This trail is estimated to be 20.3 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Stahleck?
Burg Stahleck: With an ascent of 789 m, RheinBurgenWeg Stage 12: Bacharach - Trechtingshausen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Stahlberg Circular Route with 579 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Stahleck?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Stahleck is RheinBurgenWeg Stage 12: Bacharach - Trechtingshausen with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.