Best trails near Rhine
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Rhine: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Rhine: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rhine are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (34)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis circular trail is a certified premium hiking trail. The route begins behind the Loreley Visitor Centre at the summer toboggan run. There is a paid car park here. From there, the route leads to the Rhine Terrace with a fantastic view of the Rhine Valley and Rheinfels Castle on the opposite bank of the Rhine. The Loreley Extratour accompanies the Rhine on its way northwards as you walk along the towpath, which eventually leads steeply uphill towards Patersberg. This section offers ever...
- 4.7 (24)·Hard·15.4 kmBeautiful hiking trail from the Rhine to Kalmut near Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate With wonderful views of the Rhine and the Kalmut, this hiking trail offers not only river views but also varied forest paths and a via ferrata passage. Highlights: - Hiking along the Burdenbach - View over the Rhine - In the Mühltal valley
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route from Trechtingshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate. DE Descriptions Custom Gem Description 1 The circular trail leads to the historic castles of Reichenstein and Rheinstein. The hike runs along steep, narrow paths through the forest above Trechtingshausen. Along the way, views of the Rhine Valley, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, open up again and again. The route combines an experience of nature with medieval history. Due to...
- 4.3 (19)·Moderate·48.9 km·Est. 12.5–14 hrStage 11 of the Rhine Cycle Route (D-Route 8). The eleventh day's stage of the Rhine Cycle Route leads from Bacharach to Koblenz through the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, which is famous as the valley through which the Rhine flows. This fairytale section of the long-distance cycle route offers impressive castle ruins as well as the world-famous Loreley Rock. Highlights: - Bacharach: Werner Chapel, Stahleck Castle - Katz and Maus castles - Loreley Rock - Liebenstein Castle...
- 4.4 (16)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular trail boasts a variety of views of the Rhine Valley and the Hunsrück railway viaduct in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley as well as the 7 Talberg Tunnel and Kalmut Tunnel. To enjoy the views, half of the route is slightly but steadily uphill. You walk almost the entire route on forest paths and start the route at Boppard railway station. Highlights: - beautiful forest - Somborns...
- 4.2 (17)·Hard·23.2 km·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful hiking trail from the banks of the Rhine near Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate In the Kreuzblachklamm gorge and along beautiful forest paths, this hiking trail leads from Bingen to the Lauschhütte hut and then eastwards to Trechtingshausen on the banks of the Rhine. Reichenstein Castle watches over the Rhine there. The hike then continues along the Rhine back to the starting point. Highlights: - beautiful forest paths - Reichenstein Castle - Hiking in the Kreuzbachklamm gorge
- 4.4 (14)·Hard·15.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows the 8th stage of the Rheinburgenweg, a long-distance hiking trail that begins in Rhens and ends in Bad Salzig. The trail leads through the Breyer Forest to the Vierseenblick and Gedeonseck viewpoints, offering sweeping views of the Rhine. It passes through the historic Roman town of Boppard with its medieval city walls before continuing past the Eisenbolz to Bad Salzig. Accommodation is available in guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is prohibited on this...
- 4.5 (22)·Moderate·14.5 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking route in Sankt Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate. You start in Sankt Goar near the railway station and then walk along the beautiful Rhine to Bad Salzig. Wonderfully suitable as a cycle route. From Bad Salzig, you can return the same way or you also have the option of travelling back by train. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus & train - Refreshment stops available - Along the Rhine - St. Goar town harbour - Ehrenthaler Werth
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·8.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hike along the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The start is right at Oberwesel railway station. The route first takes a short detour to the Turm Museum, then continues through the village to the banks of the Rhine. The destination is St. Goar, from here the journey can be continued by bus or a break can be taken in a café. Highlights: - Tower Museum at Schönburg Castle - Beautiful views of the Rhine
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·62.8 km·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrStage 9 of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route. The last stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate Cycle Route takes you from Sankt Goarshausen along the Rhine past numerous vineyards via Bingen back to the starting point and final destination of Mainz. The last section of the long-distance cycle route is pleasant to cycle without any significant gradients and follows the Rhine Cycle Route throughout. Highlights: - Loreley statue - Romantic Rheinstein Castle - Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rhine?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rhine. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 11 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rhine?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rhine is Loreley-Extratour, which has a 4.6 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 15.3 km long with an elevation gain of 573 m.
What is the longest trail near Rhine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rhine is Rheinland-Pfalz Radroute Etappe 9: Sankt Goarshausen - Mainz. This trail is estimated to be 62.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rhine?
Rhine: With an ascent of 1,073 m, Rheinradweg (D-Route 8) Etappe 11: Bacharach - Koblenz has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rheinland-Pfalz Radroute Etappe 9: Sankt Goarshausen - Mainz with 887 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rhine?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rhine is Loreley-Extratour with a 4.6-star rating from 34 reviews.