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, Schloss Biebrich Wiesbaden-Schierstein, Goethestein, Burg Frauenstein, Burg Frauenstein Wiesbaden-Frauenstein Schlangenbad, Schlangenbad Burg Scharfenstein, Kiedrich, Eberbach Abbey (Kloster Eberbach), Eberbach Abbey Steinberg, Schloss Vollrads Johannisberg (Geisenheim), Schloss Johannisberg, Marienthal Monastery, Eibingen Abbey, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Niederwalddenkmal, Niederwalddenkmal Assmannshausen Lorch, Ruine Nollig, Burg Gutenfels Burg Gutenfels Kaub, Dörscheid, Lorelei Sankt Goarshausen, Nochern, Burg Maus Kestert, Lykershausen, Burg Liebenstein, Burg Sterrenberg, Burg Sterrenberg Filsen Osterspai, Osterspai Marksburg Braubach Lahnstein, Oberlahnstein, Niederlahnstein, Lahneck Castle Lahneck Castle Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Vallendar Sayn (part of Bendorf) Rengsdorf Leutesdorf Rheinbrohl Leubsdorf, Linz am Rhein Unkel Unkel Bad Honnef, Drachenfels Königswinter Niederdollendorf Kennedy Bridge, 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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References
External links
www.rheinsteig.de Official website The Rhine Trail - Rheinsteig loreley-info GPS track and tour guide