Best trails near Lorelei
4.6(178 reviews)
Lorelei: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 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. Lorelei: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Lorelei are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (81)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike along the Rhine to the Loreley Plateau near Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate The tour runs from St. Goarshausen via the Rheinsteig toward Katz Castle. From there, it continues via the district of Heide to the Loreley plateau. The way back runs via the stairway and on the sidewalk on the banks of the Rhine back to St. Goarshausen. The Loreley Plateau offers magnificent views of the surrounding Rhine Valley. Highlights: - View from the Loreley plateau - Katz Castle -...
- 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...
- 4.3 (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...
- 4.5 (30)·Moderate·8.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular route along the Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany This route leads along forest and meadow paths up to the famous Loreley plateau in the UNESCO heritage site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Here you can enjoy the marvellous panoramic view of the Rhine landscape. It should not be overlooked that the town is located in a fantastic and well-known wine region. The Lorely rock formation is an overwhelming sight, even for the spoilt eye. There are many hiking routes...
- 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 Lorelei?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Lorelei. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Lorelei?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Lorelei is Rheinsteig Loreley Stairway, which has a 4.6 star rating from 81 reviews. This trail is 6.9 km long with an elevation gain of 272 m.
What is the longest trail near Lorelei?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Lorelei 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 Lorelei?
Lorelei: With an ascent of 1,532 m, St. Goarshausen - Lorch has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rheinradweg (D-Route 8) Etappe 11: Bacharach - Koblenz with 1,073 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Lorelei?
The most popular and difficult trail near Lorelei is Loreley-Extratour with a 4.6-star rating from 34 reviews.