Rheinsteig
The Rheinsteig is a hiking trail following a mainly elevated path along the east bank of the Rhine River in Germany. Its route stretches from Wiesbaden to Bonn, 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, Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Goethestein, Burg Frauenstein, Wiesbaden-Frauenstein
- Schlangenbad, Burg Scharfenstein, Kiedrich,
- Eberbach Abbey, Steinberg, Schloss Vollrads
- Johannisberg, 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
- Rengsdorf
- Leutesdorf
- Rheinbrohl
- Leubsdorf, Linz am Rhein
- Unkel
- Bad Honnef, Drachenfels
- Königswinter
- Niederdollendorf
- Kennedy Bridge, Bonn
Literature and maps
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