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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Niederwald Monument

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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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View over the Rhine Valley from Bubenhäuser Höhe

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Very nice view, several benches, shelter.

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Eltville Electoral Castle and Rose Garden

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Eltville is touristically developed and is known for the production of wine and sparkling wine, which can be tasted in the numerous wineries and ostrich farms. A special feature is …

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Nollig Castle Ruins

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

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Enchanted Cave

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A fun change for all ages.

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View of Lorch, the Rhine, and Lorcher Werth Island

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Beautiful view of the Rhine Valley, the surrounding vineyards and Lorch am Rhein with the island of Lorcher Werth. Picnic table and viewing bench invite you to take a rest.

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Waldsee Bad Schwalbach

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Very nice, the forest lake. With plenty of seating to linger and enjoy.

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Stork Reserve and Rhine Meadows Dike

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Great section for bird watchers and nature lovers.

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Werkerbrunnen

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In the Werkerbrunnen in Sauerbornbachtal the iron-containing water was sold in clay bottles as early as the 18th century.
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Dinosaur Rock

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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.

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Find even more amazing natural monuments in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis by checking out the top Highlights region by region:

Rheingaugebirge Rüdesheim am Rhein Kiedrich Eltville am Rhein Lorch Niedernhausen Heidenrod Oestrich-Winkel Schlangenbad Waldems Aarbergen Idstein Taunusstein Bad Schwalbach Geisenheim Rheingau Niedernhausen Hünstetten

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Niederwald Monument

View over the Rhine Valley from Bubenhäuser Höhe

Eltville Electoral Castle and Rose Garden

Nollig Castle Ruins

Enchanted Cave

View of Lorch, the Rhine, and Lorcher Werth Island

Waldsee Bad Schwalbach

Stork Reserve and Rhine Meadows Dike

Werkerbrunnen

Dinosaur Rock

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