Best trails near Rhine
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Want to check out Rhine from the trail? Good news: 9 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rhine are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.4 (67)·Hard·14.2 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThis route follows stage 1 of the Rheinsteig, which begins in Bonn and ends in Königswinter. The trail starts at the Bonn city hall, crosses the Rhine via the Kennedy Bridge, and follows the riverbanks before heading into the forests of the Siebengebirge. It passes scenic lakes and historic landmarks like the Roman memorial stone, the Bonn Museum Mile, and Rheinaue Leisure Park, concluding with an ascent of Mount Petersberg. Overnight stays are accommodated in local guesthouses and hotels in...
- 4.5 (255)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrNice hike worth seeing in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic tour leads along the Rhine. There is especially much to experience and explore at the Rheinaue leisure park with its charming Auensee lake and boat rental. There are several places to stop along the way Highlights of the hike: - Villa Hammerschmidt vantage point - Rheinaue leisure park - Bonn Opera House - Johannes-Bücher-Ufer - Pedal boat rental Auensee
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·31.8 mi·Est. 12.5–14 hrThis route begins in the heart of Bonn, in the immediate vicinity of the university and on the banks of the Rhine. It follows the Rhine down to Rolandswerth where there is a ferry to Nonnenwerth and then to Bad Honnef. One also comes through the town of Bad Godesberg, which is south of Bonn. A quiet way to become one with the Rhine.
- 4.4 (42)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrInteresting bridge tour in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. As the former federal capital, the city of Bonn has some interesting buildings to offer. This route crosses two of Bonn's three Rhine bridges. These offer numerous joggers the perfect training route every day and at any time of day, but this route is also ideal for a leisurely stroll through the city. The varied route begins along the urban Rhine promenade on the Bonn side and continues along the Rhine meadows to the sunny side of...
- 4.3 (165)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail near Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a beautiful loop always along the Rhine near Bonn city center. The starting point is Bonn-Beuel train station (alternatively: Bonn main station; accessible by bus and train). If the loop is too long for you, you can use the Bonn-Beuel passenger ferry to shorten between kilometers nine and ten and simply let yourself be shuttled back to the Beuel side of the Rhine. There are places to stop for a break. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.3 (23)·Moderate·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular running loop in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route crosses two of Bonn's three Rhine bridges - Kennedy and Friedrich Ebert. These bridges offer the perfect training route on any day and at any time, but this route is also ideal for a stroll through the city. Along the urban Rhine promenade on the Bonn side, the varied route starts at the Rhine floodplains on the sunny side of Beuel, where a scenic environment can be expected. The route is easy to follow and leads along a...
- 4.9 (6)·Hard·16.2 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful and scenic hiking tour in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop is a surprisingly scenic tour through the city of Bonn, starting at the Hofgarten in Südstadt. Cross the Kennedy Bridge to reach the Rheinsteig trail. This leads to the Rheinaue leisure park. The northern route leads via Küdinghoven up into the forest past Dornheckensee, Blauen See and Märchensee to Heisterbach Monastery. There are always great viewpoints over the Rhine. The route returns along the opposite bank of...
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·31.1 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrPopular mountain bike tour along the Rhine near Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. This mountain bike route starts near Bonn-Mehlem railway station, making it easy to travel to and from the station by train. The route goes via Remagen to Kripp and from there takes the ferry across to Linz. From there, the route leads directly up the Kasbachtal railway to Kalenborn. The route now takes a rather sporty route over the Siebengebirge mountains before heading downhill towards Königswinter. Here, the...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·33.8 mi·Est. 14–15 hrPromising mountain bike tour through the Kottenforst in the Rhineland Nature Park. The green Kottenforst is only a few kilometers away from the south of Bonn. After a short detour to the little forest castle, you finally follow the Rhine back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Bonn Botanical Garden - Little forest castle - Wildlife Park Rolandseck - Gudenau Castle - Rhine
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Rhine?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rhine. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rhine?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rhine is Rheinsteig Stage 1: Bonn - Königswinter, which has a 4.4 star rating from 67 reviews. This trail is 14.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,933 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rhine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rhine is Bonn Süd durch den Kottenforst. This trail is estimated to be 33.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rhine?
Rhine: With an ascent of 4,855 ft, MTB Tour: Königswinter - Linz - Siebengebirge Mountains has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bonn Süd durch den Kottenforst with 3,763 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rhine?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rhine is Rheinsteig Stage 1: Bonn - Königswinter with a 4.4-star rating from 67 reviews.