RheinBurgenWeg Stage 8: Rhens - Bad Salzig

This 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 this route. If you choose the optional via ferrata descent to Boppard, a via ferrata set with a helmet is required. Drinking water is reliably available at establishments in the villages and towns; natural springs must be filtered. The starting and ending points are accessible by train and bus via https://www.bahn.de. The Rheinburgenweg is a premium trail that leads from Rolandseck to Bingen and is usually hiked in 13 stages.