Rheinsteig Trail: wine, castles and cliffs along the Romantic Rhine

The Rheinsteig Trail makes its way along the Rhine from Wiesbaden to Bonn, passing a succession of historical castles, cliffs, vineyards and fixed rope routes.

Tip

Loreley, St. Goarshausen
The mysterious Loreley and her fabled rock high above the Rhine valley have always captivated people travelling along the river. The visitor centre retraces the steps of the first tourists to the Rhine, taking a look at the history, culture, nature and legends surrounding the Loreley.

At a glance

• Starts: Wiesbaden
• Ends: Bonn
• Length: 320km
• Number of stages: 23
• Altitude variation (approximate values): Ascent 21,900m, descent 21,900m
• Terrain: 36% unmade, 18% asphalt, 36% other, e.g. gravel