The old wine-growing town of Rüdesheim, where the Romans already grew wine, welcomes you with rustic wine taverns and historic half-timbered houses.
Overnight place: Rudesheim
Mountain ranges with fabulous views of the Rhine, vineyards as far as the eye can see, countless castles and palaces, enchanting half-timbered houses: you will discover all this and so much more on your hiking week between Rüdesheim and Koblenz. The Rheingau with its idyllic vineyards and many ostrich inns invites you to taste the wonderful Riesling. In the UNESCO World Heritage region of Mittelrheingau you can walk along the stately hilltop castles lined up on rocky outcrops in the footsteps of real Rhine romance, which already inspired Heinrich Heine to write his Loreley song. Incredible scenic beauty and culture - it's not for nothing that the Rheinsteig was voted Germany's most beautiful hiking trail. Simply hiking at a high level, in the truest sense of the word!
The old wine-growing town of Rüdesheim, where the Romans already grew wine, welcomes you with rustic wine taverns and historic half-timbered houses.
Overnight place: Rudesheim
Today you climb the mountain ranges to the Middle Rhine Valley and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful panorama and the view of the Nahe estuary. You hike past the Niederwald hunting lodge to Assmanshausen, known for its excellent red wines and beautiful half-timbered houses. Lots of half-timbered buildings and excellent wine await you in your overnight stay in Lorch.
660 m ascent - 680 m descent
Overnight place: Lorch
On varied paths and along the mountain ranges with fantastic panoramas over the Rhine Valley, your path leads to the historic shipping town of Kaub or to the mountain ranges to Dörscheid. Nollig Castle ruins, Gutenfels Castle and, as a highlight, the imposing Pfalzgrafenstein customs castle, located directly on an island in the Rhine, make today's stage a real experience.
460 m ascent - 460 m descent
Overnight place: Dörscheid/Kaub
The heart of the Middle Rhine Valley awaits you with winding paths, fantastic views and fabulous castles. The most famous rock on the Rhine, the Loreley Rock, is also on your program, as is the Dreiburgenblick at Katz, Maus and Rheinfels Castles. A crowning conclusion to your day's journey before you reach St. Goarshausen.
590 m ascent - 620 m descent
Overnight place: St. Goarshausen/surroundings
Today we go through natural paths, fantastic landscapes and past defiant castles through the Filsener Lay, one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the region. Liebenstein Castle and Sterrenberg, the “enemy brothers” accompany you on your way to the wine-growing community.
690 m ascent - 700 m descent
Overnight place: Camp Bornhofen
On your way to Braubach you will meet Liebeneck Castle, the Dinkelholder mills and the impressive Marksburg. You should definitely take the time to visit the completely preserved castle. The wine town of Braubach welcomes you with its city wall and numerous half-timbered buildings.
620 m ascent - 620 m descent
Overnight place: braubbach
On the last stage, numerous highlights await you: castles, nature reserves, forest areas and the flower-filled Bienhorntal. The hike offers distant views, beautiful nature, and an adventurous passage through the Ruppertsklamm, a real highlight! You cross the Rhine on the impressive Pfaffendorfer Bridge before ending your hiking week at the “Deutsches Eck” in Koblenz.
690 m ascent - 680 m descent
Overnight place: Koblenz
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Double room including breakfast | Cat I |
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29.03.2025 - 27.04.2025 | 879,00 € |
28.04.2025 - 01.06.2025 | 939,00 € |
02.06.2025 - 10.08.2025 | 1.029,00 € |
11.08.2025 - 31.08.2025 | 939,00 € |
01.09.2025 - 21.09.2025 | 1.029,00 € |
22.09.2025 - 12.10.2025 | 879,00 € |
Single room including breakfast | Cat I |
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29.03.2025 - 27.04.2025 | 1.198,00 € |
28.04.2025 - 01.06.2025 | 1.258,00 € |
02.06.2025 - 10.08.2025 | 1.348,00 € |
11.08.2025 - 31.08.2025 | 1.258,00 € |
01.09.2025 - 21.09.2025 | 1.348,00 € |
22.09.2025 - 12.10.2025 | 1.198,00 € |
Sustainability bonus (-20 EUR per room for digital travel documents - see notes) | |
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01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 0,00 € |
Daily travel starts from March 29rd – October 12th, 2025
Basic price in € per person * 2025 | Cat I |
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Double room including breakfast | From €879 |
Single room including breakfast | From €1198 |
3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Parking: in Rüdesheim limited number of paid hotel parking spaces, approx. € 10,- to € 20,- per day (information without guarantee, subject to availability, no advance reservation possible, payable on site)
General tip for traveling by car
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Rooms with shower/toilet or bath/toilet
Category I: Accommodation in mid-range hotels and inns
Sustainability: Join us in contributing to even more sustainability and choose our digital route book over the printed version. As a small thank you, we will give you a discount of €20 per room.
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General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.