Best backpacking trails in Sankt Goar

This route is stage 15 of the Rheinsteig, a long-distance trail starting in Sankt Goarshausen and ending in Kaub. The demanding king stage of the trail follows rocky paths through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage site, passing Katz Castle and the town of Dörscheid. Hikers climb the famous Loreley plateau before navigating steep, undulating terrain that offers panoramic river views. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in Kaub, as wild camping...

This 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....

Stage 9 of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route. On the last stage of the Rhineland-Palatinate cycle route, it goes from Sankt Goarshausen along the Rhine past numerous vineyards via Bingen back to the starting point and thus also the final destination Mainz. The last section of the long-distance cycle path is pleasant to ride without significant gradients and follows the Rhine cycle path throughout. Highlights: - Loreley statue - Romantic castle Rheinstein - Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim