Best river trails in Bacharach
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Explore the most popular river trails near Bacharach with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (57)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrScenic hiking trail along the river Rhine 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 dirt roads. Beautiful views accompany the ascent. Through forest and meadow it goes dominantly forward. At the end of the round awaits the historical highlight of the tour - the...
- 4.6 (44)·Moderate·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort circular route from Bacherach to Stahleck Castle in Rhineland-Palatinate The route runs from Bacharach train station up to Stahleck Castle and along the course of the Münzbach. The route is easily accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - View of the course of the Rhine - Stahleck Castle - beautiful wine-growing areas
- 4.7 (30)·Moderate·6.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried loop 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 train 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 stops in...
- 4.3 (19)·Moderate·30.4 mi·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 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...
- 4.5 (24)·Hard·12.6 mi·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...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·43.6 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrIdyllic Rhine bike tour from Bacharach to Budenheim, Rhineland-Palatinate This beautiful bike tour along the Rhine can be undertaken in several stages - depending on time, desire and condition. The route begins in Bacharach, past Rheinstein Castle and to Bingen. Via Rüdesheim it goes to Hattenheim and here it is the only time a little steeper uphill before it goes down to Eltville and towards Mainz. Medieval towns and numerous castles and palaces invite you to linger along the entire route....
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Bacharach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Bacharach is Rhine Cycle Path from Bacharach to Budenheim. This trail is estimated to be 43.6 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Bacharach?
Bacharach: With an ascent of 3,520 ft, Rheinradweg (D-Route 8) Etappe 11: Bacharach - Koblenz has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Rhine Cycle Path from Bacharach to Budenheim with 3,353 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Bacharach?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Bacharach is RheinBurgenWeg Stage 12: Bacharach - Trechtingshausen with a 4.5-star rating from 24 reviews.