Self-guided Walking Tour from Rudesheim to Koblenz

Individual journey to Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim am Rhein captivates visitors with its unique blend of wine tradition, history, and the romance of the Rhine. The famous ‘Drosselgasse’, idyllic vineyards, and breathtaking views of the Rhine – get in the mood for your hiking adventure with a glass of Riesling!

Rüdesheim - Lorch

Today you tackle (optionally by cable car) the mountain chains to the Upper 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 today's stage destination Lorch again lots of half-timber awaits you and on top of that excellent wine

Walking time: approx. 6.5 hrs. Details: approx. 22 km, +660 m / -680 m

Lorch – Dörscheid/Kaub

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.

Walking time: approx. 4.5 hrs. Details: approx. 14 km, +460 m / -460 m

Dörscheid/Kaub – St. Goarshausen/surroundings

The heart of the Upper 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.

Walking time: approx. 6 hrs. Details: approx. 20 km, +590m / -620 m

St. Goarshausen/surroundings – Kamp Bornhofen

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.

Walking time: approx. 6 hrs. Details: approx. 21,3 km, +690 m / -700 m

Kamp Bornhofen – Braubach

Along the route to Braubach you come across Liebeneck castle, the Dinkelhold Mills and the impressive castle 'Marksburg'. We highly recommend you take time to visit this complete extant castle. The wine-growing village of Braubach welcomes you with its town wall and numerous half-timbered buildings.

Walking time: approx. 5,5 hrs. Details: approx. 17,5 km, +620 m / -620 m

Braubach – Koblenz

During the final stage again 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 Coblenz.

Walking time: approx. 6hrs. Details: approx. 20 km, +690 m / - 680 m

Individual departure from Koblenz