Rheinsteig Explained
The Rheinsteig is a hiking trail following a mainly elevated path along the east bank of the Rhine River in Germany.[3] Its 320km (200miles) route stretches from Bonn to Wiesbaden, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail.
Description
The Rheinsteig passes through woodlands and vineyards, and has challenging ascents and descents. It is signposted by signs with an 'R' on a blue background. The Rheinsteig allows either longer-distance hiking or a number of short tours.
Route and sights of interest
- Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Schloss Biebrich,[4] Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Goethestein, Burg Frauenstein,[5] Wiesbaden-Frauenstein
- Schlangenbad,[6] Burg Scharfenstein, Kiedrich,
- Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach),[7] Steinberg, Schloss Vollrads
- Johannisberg (Geisenheim), Schloss Johannisberg,
- Marienthal Monastery, Eibingen Abbey,
- Rüdesheim am Rhein, Niederwalddenkmal,[8] Assmannshausen
- Lorch, Ruine Nollig, Burg Gutenfels[9]
- Kaub, Dörscheid, Lorelei
- Sankt Goarshausen, Nochern, Burg Maus
- Kestert, Lykershausen, Burg Liebenstein, Burg Sterrenberg,[10] Filsen
- Osterspai,[11] Marksburg
- Braubach
- Lahnstein, Oberlahnstein, Niederlahnstein, Lahneck Castle[12]
- Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress[13]
- Vallendar
- Sayn (part of Bendorf)
- Rengsdorf
- Leutesdorf
- Rheinbrohl
- Leubsdorf, Linz am Rhein
- Unkel[14]
- Bad Honnef, Drachenfels
- Königswinter
- Niederdollendorf
- Kennedy Bridge,[15] Bonn
Literature and maps
Opened on September 8, 2005, hikers can find maps and books giving information about where to join and leave the track, should hikers want to do just a short section.
Notes and References
- 50.7353°N 7.1019°W Bonn (Northern end)
- 50.0373°N 8.2342°W Wiesbaden (Southern end)
- Web site: e.V . Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus . The Rheinsteig Trail - the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Germany Travel . 2024-01-16 . www.germany.travel . en.
- 50.0375°N 8.2342°W Schloss Biebrich
- 50.0651°N 8.1546°W Burg Frauenstein
- 50.0942°N 8.1033°W Schlangenbad
- 50.0425°N 8.0467°W Eberbach Abbey
- 49.9808°N 7.8997°W Niederwalddenkmal
- 50.0878°N 7.7656°W Burg Gutenfels
- 50.2134°N 7.6331°W Burg Sterrenberg
- 50.2456°N 7.6161°W Osterspai
- 50.3064°N 7.6125°W Lahneck Castle
- 50.365°N 7.6153°W Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- 50.6008°N 7.215°W Unkel
- 50.7382°N 7.1103°W Kennedy Bridge