Rheinsteig
The Rheinsteig is a hiking trail following a mainly elevated path along the east bank of the Rhine River in Germany. Its 320 kilometres (200 mi) route stretches from Bonn to Wiesbaden, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail.
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Rheinsteig trail marker
Description
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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, Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Goethestein, Burg Frauenstein, Wiesbaden-Frauenstein
- Schlangenbad, Burg Scharfenstein, Kiedrich,
- Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach), Steinberg, Schloss Vollrads
- Johannisberg (Geisenheim), Schloss Johannisberg,
- Marienthal Monastery, Eibingen Abbey,
- Rüdesheim am Rhein, Niederwalddenkmal, Assmannshausen
- Lorch, Ruine Nollig, Burg Gutenfels
- Kaub, Dörscheid, Lorelei
- Sankt Goarshausen, Nochern, Burg Maus
- Kestert, Lykershausen, Burg Liebenstein, Burg Sterrenberg, Filsen
- Osterspai, Marksburg
- Braubach
- Lahnstein, Oberlahnstein, Niederlahnstein, Lahneck Castle
- Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Vallendar
- Sayn (part of Bendorf)
- Rengsdorf
- Leutesdorf
- Rheinbrohl
- Leubsdorf, Linz am Rhein
- Unkel
- Bad Honnef, Drachenfels
- Königswinter
- Niederdollendorf
- Kennedy Bridge, 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.
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Gallery
- Rheinsteig
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Arenfels castle
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Honigberg near Kiedrich
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Eberbach Abbey
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The Rheinsteig in winter, Roßstein between Kaub and St. Goarshausen, view of Oberwesel
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Goethestein, Wiesbaden-Frauenstein
References
- ^ e.V, Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus. "The Rheinsteig Trail - the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Germany Travel". www.germany.travel. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
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External links
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