Gutenfels Castle was built as Kaub (Cube) castle from 1220, perhaps on behalf of the empire. Already in 1252 it was besieged unsuccessfully by William of Holland. In 1277 the …

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Gutenfels Castle is a very special jewel in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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1. Schwedenschanze Viewpoint – Urbach Valley loop from Kaub

26.0km

07:35

640m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Panorama Trail above Kaub – View of the Clemens Chapel loop from Kaub

22.7km

06:50

730m

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3. Gutenfelssteig Trail – Panorama Trail above Kaub loop from Kaub

7.73km

02:22

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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Location: Kaub, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Gutenfels Castle

1. Schwedenschanze Viewpoint – Urbach Valley loop from Kaub

2. Panorama Trail above Kaub – View of the Clemens Chapel loop from Kaub

3. Gutenfelssteig Trail – Panorama Trail above Kaub loop from Kaub

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