Attractions around Oberwesel

Between the mouse tower in Bingen and the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz, 29 castles, palaces or castle ruins tell of the important history of the Middle Rhine Valley. Kings, princes, …read more

On the left bank of the Rhine rises the castle Rheinfels over St. Goar. She belonged to the sex of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen. In the preserved building complex there …read more

Bacharach is a city in the "UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley" and an old wine trading post. The neat Fachwerhäuser and the art historical important church buildings invite …read more

The Zollburg Pfalzgrafenstein stands on a Rhine island in the amount of the wine village Kaub. From Kaub can be translated with a passenger ferry to the island. A visit is highly recommended and becomes a lasting memory.

From the Felsenkanzel you have a magnificent view along the Rhine direction Oberwesel and the Loreley rock. Not far away you will come to the almost 200 meters high Spitznack. …read more

The Nollig is the ruin of a habitable watchtower perched high on the mountain of the same name. The Rheinsteig leads directly past the castle, the building itself is privately …read more

Stahleck Castle can be found in Bacherach (near Rheinböllen), defiantly guarding the Rhine Valley. A youth hostel is housed in the castle, which is ideal for excursions in the area. …read more

On the right bank of the Rhine, high above St. Goarshausen rises Katz Castle. It is privately owned and can not be visited. The Rheinsteig passes by.

Nice vantage point. If you stand at the very front and look down (no head for heights) you will see a few rocks that rise up like the bone plates of a Stegosaurus.

Plenty of hedges, but not absolutely necessary. High conductor posts can be bypassed.

Suitable for normal walkers and children. Solid shoes are recommended. From Oberwesel after the trail there is a viewing and picnic area.

Covered well at Sauerbornbach, which flows a few meters into the Werkersbach.
A narrow, slippery staircase leads down to the visibly ferruginous water that has been used as healing water …read more

The castle is unfortunately open only for certain sightseeing or concert dates.

Die gesamte Stadtmauer von Bacharach ist heute erhalten geblieben. Wenn du hier durch das Steeger Tor trittst, ist es beinahe wie eine Zeitreise zurück ins Mittelalter: In der beschaulichen Altstadt reihen sich in den Gassen idyllische Fachwerkhäuser aneinander.

Die gewaltige Festungsanlage am linken Rheinufer ist die größte Burgruine am Rhein. Obwohl schon teilweise verfallen, kannst du dir bei einem Streifzug durch die Gemäuer gut vorstellen, wie prächtig die …read more

The so-called city of towers is characterized by its city wall with its 16 towers. On the former fortification you can walk around. Further attractions in Oberwesel are, for example, …read more

Also located in the Liebfrauenkirche the Gold Altar, one of the oldest shrine altars.

Here are several rocky outcrops that are suitable for a rest. But always be careful!

Here the dapper biker can enjoy a bicyclist or warm tea in peace after trampling. Beautifully located in the forest invites the Forsthaus in the gastronomy to linger. Right next …read more

After about 100 steps, you have climbed the viewing platform and enjoy from here a great view of Hunsrück, Taunus and the Middle Rhine Valley. Since the tower has a roof, you can endure it here even in the rain.

As soon as you enter the Pulsbachklamm, you are in a wonderful world of ferns and mosses. Narrow paths and footbridges follow the Pulsbach up to the Rheinsteig, from where you can walk upstream and downstream along the Rhine.