Best trails near Rheinfels Castle
4.4(155 reviews)
Rheinfels Castle: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 5 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. Rheinfels Castle: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rheinfels Castle are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (72)·Moderate·10.5 kmThis route follows stage 10 of the Rheinburgenweg, a long-distance trail starting in Sankt Goar and ending in Oberwesel. The path passes the Maria Ruh viewpoint, offering views of the Loreley, and leads past the Beuslberghütte and Günderodehaus before following the upper town wall into Oberwesel. Overnight stays are available in local guesthouses and hotels; wild camping is prohibited. If choosing the optional Ölsbergsteig via ferrata section, a via ferrata set and helmet are recommended....
- 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...
- 4.7 (25)·Hard·19.3 km·Est. 6–7 hrDiese Route folgt der 9. Etappe des Rheinburgenwegs, einem Weitwanderweg, der in Bad Salzig beginnt und in Sankt Goar endet. Der Weg führt durch die dramatische Landschaft des UNESCO-Welterbes Oberes Mittelrheintal, vorbei an idyllischen Weinbergen sowie direkt an den historischen Burgruinen Sterrenberg, Liebenstein und der weitläufigen Burg Rheinfels. Übernachtungen sind in Pensionen und Hotels in den Orten möglich; Wildcampen ist auf dieser gesamten Strecke strikt verboten. Eine spezielle...
- 4.0 (17)·Moderate·2.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrBeautiful castle and village on the Rhine. Rheinfels Castle is the mighty landmark of St. Goar, towering over the town. The ruined building is one of the largest and most magnificent castle ruins on the Rhine and is equally important for the art of castle building and the construction of castles and fortresses. Explore the fortifications and the halls carved into the rock. Immerse yourself in a medieval world during the Medieval Castle and Hanseatic Festival and become part of an authentic...
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Rheinfels Castle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rheinfels Castle is RheinBurgenWeg Stage 10: St. Goar - Oberwesel, which has a 4.5 star rating from 72 reviews. This trail is 10.5 km long with an elevation gain of 336 m.
What is the longest trail near Rheinfels Castle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rheinfels Castle is Rheinradweg (D-Route 8) Etappe 11: Bacharach - Koblenz. This trail is estimated to be 48.9 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rheinfels Castle?
Rheinfels Castle: 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 RheinBurgenWeg Stage 9: Bad Salzig - St. Goar with 787 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rheinfels Castle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rheinfels Castle is RheinBurgenWeg Stage 9: Bad Salzig - St. Goar with a 4.7-star rating from 25 reviews.