There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Rheingau. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Rheingau is a region where 20

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Last updated: October 5, 2025

Niederwalddenkmal

The imposing Niederwald Monument is located above the town of Rüdesheim. The monument commemorates the unification of Germany in 1871. The construction of the monument took six years. The Niederwald …

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Eltville Castle (Burg Eltville)

Eltville not only shines through an attractive backdrop of ancient buildings. You can feel the southern flair of the charisma here.

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Bingen–Rüdesheim Ferry

Across the Rhine by ferry. Something different and a little highlight for a bike tour.

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Rossel Ruins

The Rossel castle ruins were built in 1774 by Count Ostein on the highest elevation in the Niederwald. It is a popular tourist destination, especially because of its wonderful view of the Nahe estuary and the Binger Loch.

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Drosselgasse, Rüdesheim am Rhein

Drosselgasse is the most famous street in Rüdesheim. It is just 144 meters long and only two meters wide. Wander over the cobbled streets of the lively lane, listen to …

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Abbey of St. Hildegard (Abtei St. Hildegard)

beautiful building, an eye-catcher from the Rhine

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Schloss Vollrads

The castle is wildly romantic in the vineyards, but also easily accessible by car. Here you can taste the wine.

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Assmannshausen Old Town

Small wine village on the Rhine. More contemplative than the larger neighboring Rüdesheim. A cable car leads to the heights of the Rhine, the former Niederwald hunting lodge, game reserve, Rosselruine, Niederwald monument, St. Hildegard Abbey, Aulhausen and so on.

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Monopteros Temple with View of the Rhine

In the 18th century, more precisely in 1788, Karl Maximilian Graf von Ostein had a monopteros built on the Niederwald above Rüdesheim am Rhein, which became part of his newly …

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View of the Rhine Valley from Bubenhäuser Höhe

Very nice view, several benches, shelter.

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Rheingau

Niederwalddenkmal

Eltville Castle (Burg Eltville)

Bingen–Rüdesheim Ferry

Rossel Ruins

Drosselgasse, Rüdesheim am Rhein

Abbey of St. Hildegard (Abtei St. Hildegard)

Schloss Vollrads

Assmannshausen Old Town

Monopteros Temple with View of the Rhine

View of the Rhine Valley from Bubenhäuser Höhe

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