Best trails near Rhine
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Want to check out Rhine from the trail? Good news: 13 trails will get you there, including hiking and camping 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 13 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
- 4.6 (34)·Hard·9.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis circular route is a certified premium hiking trail. The route starts behind the Loreley visitor center at the summer toboggan run. There is paid parking here. From there it goes to the Rheinterrasse with a great view of the Rhine Valley and the Rheinfels Castle on the opposite bank of the Rhine. The Loreley Extratour accompanies the Rhine on its way north, while you walk on the towpath, which finally leads steeply uphill towards Patersberg. On this stretch there are always beautiful...
- 4.7 (24)·Hard·9.6 miBeautiful hiking trail from the Rhine to Kalmut near Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail leads with beautiful views of the Rhine and the Kalmut, which, in addition to the river views, also has varied forest paths and a via ferrata passage. Highlights: - Hiking on the Burdenbach - View over the Rhine - In the Mühltal
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly circular route from Trechtingshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate. DE Descriptions Custom Gem Description 1 The circular trail leads to the historic castles of Reichenstein and Rheinstein. The hike runs along steep, narrow paths through the forest above Trechtingshausen. Along the way, views of the Rhine Valley, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, open up again and again. The route combines an experience of nature with medieval history. Due to...
- 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...
- 4.4 (16)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hiking trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate. This circular route shines with a variety of views of the Rhine Valley and the Hunsrückbahn Viaduct in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley as well as the 7 Talberg Tunnel and the Kalmut Tunnel. In order to be able to enjoy the views, half of the route is slightly but steadily uphill. You walk almost the entire route on forest paths and start the route at Boppard train station. Highlights: -...
- 4.2 (17)·Hard·14.4 mi·Est. 7–8 hrBeautiful hiking trail from the banks of the Rhine near Bingen, Rhineland-Palatinate This hiking trail runs from Bingen to the Lauschhütte in the Kreuzblachklamm Gorge and along beautiful forest paths, before heading east to Trechtingshausen on the banks of the Rhine. There, Reichenstein Castle watches over the Rhine. The hike then goes along the Rhine back to the starting point. Highlights: - beautiful forest trails - Reichenstein Castle - Hiking in the Kreuzbach Gorge
- 4.4 (14)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route follows the 8th stage of the Rheinburgenweg, a long-distance hiking trail that begins in Rhens and ends in Bad Salzig. The trail leads through the Breyer Forest to the Vierseenblick and Gedeonseck lookout points, offering sweeping views of the Rhine. It passes through the historic Roman town of Boppard with its medieval city walls before continuing past the Eisenbolz to Bad Salzig. Overnight stays are available at guesthouses and hotels in the towns; wild camping is prohibited on...
- 4.5 (22)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried hiking route in Sankt Goar, Rhineland-Palatinate. You start in Sankt Goar near the station and then walk along the beautiful Rhine to Bad Salzig. Wonderfully suitable as a bike route. From Bad Salzig you can return the same way or you also have the option of taking the train back. Highlights of the tour: - Accessible by bus & train - Refreshments available - Along the Rhine - City port of St. Goar - Ehrenthaler Werth
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hike along the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The start is right at Oberwesel railway station. The route first takes a short detour to the Turm Museum, then continues through the village to the banks of the Rhine. The destination is St. Goar, from here the journey can be continued by bus or a break can be taken in a café. Highlights: - Tower Museum at Schönburg Castle - Beautiful views of the Rhine
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·39 mi·Est. 14.5–15.5 hrStage 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
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 11 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 Loreley-Extratour, which has a 4.6 star rating from 34 reviews. This trail is 9.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,879 ft.
What is the longest trail near Rhine?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rhine is Rheinland-Pfalz Radroute Etappe 9: Sankt Goarshausen - Mainz. This trail is estimated to be 39.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rhine?
Rhine: With an ascent of 3,520 ft, 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 Rheinland-Pfalz Radroute Etappe 9: Sankt Goarshausen - Mainz with 2,910 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rhine?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rhine is Loreley-Extratour with a 4.6-star rating from 34 reviews.