Best backpacking trails in Bacharach

Stage 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 breakthrough valley of the Rhine. This fairytale-like section of the long-distance cycle path offers impressive castle ruins and the world-famous Loreley rock. Highlights: - Bacharach: Werner Chapel, Stahleck Castle - Castles cat and mouse - Loreley rocks - Liebenstein Castle and...

This 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...