Rheinsteig

The Rheinsteig is a hiking trail following a mainly elevated path along the east bank of the Rhine River in Germany. Its 320 kilometres (200 mi) route stretches from Bonn to Wiesbaden, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail.

Rheinsteig
View of the river Rhine
Length320 km (200 mi)
LocationRhineland-Palatinate/Hesse/North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
TrailheadsBonn,[coord 1] Wiesbaden[coord 2]
UseHiking
Elevation change9,500 m (31,200 ft)
Highest pointLykershausen, 351 m (1,152 ft)
Lowest pointKennedy Bridge, Bonn, 60 m (200 ft)
DifficultyEasy
SeasonAll year
SightsNumerous castles along the Rhine Gorge and Siebengebirge. Vineyards of Rheingau. Woodland in Naturpark Rhein-Taunus.
HazardsCyclists
Websitewww.rheinsteig.de

Description

Rheinsteig trail marker

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

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.

References

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