Best trails near Lorelei
4.6(178 reviews)
Want to check out Lorelei from the trail? Good news: 8 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 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Lorelei are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (81)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hike along the Rhine to the Loreley Plateau near Sankt Goarshausen, Rhineland-Palatinate The tour runs from St. Goarshausen via the Rheinsteig toward Katz Castle. From there, it continues via the district of Heide to the Loreley plateau. The way back runs via the stairway and on the sidewalk on the banks of the Rhine back to St. Goarshausen. The Loreley Plateau offers magnificent views of the surrounding Rhine Valley. Highlights: - View from the Loreley plateau - Katz Castle -...
- 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...
- 4.3 (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 (30)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic loop along the Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany This route leads along forest and meadow paths up to the famous Loreley plateau in the vicinity of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO cultural heritage site. Here the magnificent view of the Rhine landscape can be enjoyed as a panorama. It cannot be overlooked that the place is located in a great and well-known wine region. The rock formation of the Lorely is an overwhelming sight even for the spoiled eye. There are many...
- 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 Lorelei?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Lorelei. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Lorelei?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Lorelei is Rheinsteig Loreley Stairway, which has a 4.6 star rating from 81 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 892 ft.
What is the longest trail near Lorelei?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Lorelei 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 Lorelei?
Lorelei: With an ascent of 5,026 ft, St. Goarshausen - Lorch has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rheinradweg (D-Route 8) Etappe 11: Bacharach - Koblenz with 3,520 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Lorelei?
The most popular and difficult trail near Lorelei is Loreley-Extratour with a 4.6-star rating from 34 reviews.