Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour
Enjoy two of the most remarkable walking routes along the Rhine river
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Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz Tour Overview
Many legends rank around the Rhine, uncountable castles and fortresses, quaint winegrower villages and fascinating scenic view points. Enjoy two of the most remarkable Rhine Walking routes. Nestled in idyllic vineyards of Rhinegau and impressive Middle-Rhine valley, which has been enlisted as UNESCO heritage. This impressive tour ends as stylish as it started – at Deutsches Eck in Koblenz.
Trip highlights
Walk the trails along the river Rhine, the artery of Germany, surrounded by beautiful towns and countryside
Enjoy the local wines that are grown all along the Rhine river
Observe the numerous picturesque castles and parks along your route
Explore small towns with charming half-timbered houses and medieval monasteries
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive in Rüdesheim where your hiking tour begins.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Rüdesheim
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
Today you tackle (by cable car) the mountain chains to the Middle Rhine Valley and enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful panorama and view onto the Nahe-estuary. Past the hunting lodge Niederwald you hike to Assmanshausen, renowned for its exquisite red wines and the stunning half-timbered houses. In your Day Finish Lorch again lots of half-timber awaits you and on top of that excellent wine.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Lorch
- Distance:
- 6.5 hours, 22km, 820m of ascent, 830m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
On diverse paths and along mountain chains with a fantastic panorama over the Rhine valley the route leads into the historic shipping town Kaub or via the mountain chains to Dörscheid. Castle ruin Nollig, Gutenfels Castle and as a highlight the impressive toll-castle Pfalzgrafenstein, situated directly on an island on the Rhine, transform today’s tour into a true experience.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Dörscheid or Kaub
- Distance:
- 4.5 hours, 14km, 530m of ascent, 530m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
The heart of the Middle Rhine Valley awaits with serpentine-tracks, fabulous views and legendary castles. The best-known rock on the Rhine, the Loreley-Rock, is also part of your itinerary, as well as the three-castle-view onto Katz Castle, Maus Castle and Rheinfels Castle. A crowning finale to today’s tour before you reach St. Goarshausen.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel St. Goarshausen
- Distance:
- 6 hours, 20km, 800m of ascent, 810m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today you walk along unspoilt tracks, fantastic scenery and past defiant castles whilst crossing the Filsener Lay, one of the most beautiful nature reserves of the region. Liebenstein Castle and Sterrenberg, the so-called ‘hostile brothers‘ accompany you along the way into the wine-growing parish.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Kamp Bornhofen
- Distance:
- 6.5 hours, 22km, 700m of ascent, 700m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Today you walk along the route to Braubach, and you will come across Liebeneck Castle, the Dinkelhold Mills and the impressive castle ‘Marksburg‘. Take your time to visit this complete extant castle. The wine-growing village of Braubach welcomes you with its town wall and numerous half-timbered buildings.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Braubach
- Distance:
- 5.5 hours, 17km, 820m of ascent, 810m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
During the final stage several highlights await: castles, nature reserves, woodland and the blooming Bienhorn-valley. The tour offers long-distance views, amazing nature as well as an adventurous section through the Ruppertsklamm-ravine, a genuine highlight! You cross the Rhine via the impressive bridge ‘Pfaffendorfer Brücke‘, before you finally end your week of hiking at the ‘Deutsches Eck‘ in Koblenz.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Koblenz
- Distance:
- 6 hours, 20km, 750m of ascent, 760m of descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Depart from your hotel following breakfast for onward travels.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts and one wine tasting are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
- This tour includes luggage transfers, however, you will be walking from town to town yourself.
- Luggage transfer
- Detailed Digital travel information documents
- 1 Wine tasting (German, English)
- Navigation-App and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
- Luggage Transfers
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Guide services
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Printed Route Book (1 per room)
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. Wine-grower paths, solitary walking paths and old bridle paths ensure varied walking. Basic fitness and sure footedness are required for uphill/downhill sections on the mountain ridges of Middle-Rhine valley. Walking times of up to 6 hrs. and distances of up to 24 km are to be reckoned.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
All tour information will be provided in English. German tour package is available as well.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and one wine tasting are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.
You can get to Rüdesheim by train from most of the major German cities. Frankfurt/Main or Köln/Bonn airport are the closest ones.
The tour ends at Koblenz.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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