Only the foundations of the city wall surrounding Bacharach remain for the most part.

Of the original 16 city gates, 9 are still standing.

These can be explored on the …

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🇺🇦Uwe 🏃‍♂️1098🏍

June 16, 2022

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The city wall once had a length of more than 2.5 km and not only had the task to protect the citizens from attacks, but also to show power and wealth to the outside with the number of towers and elaborate decorations. The wall is no longer completely accessible, but from time to time you can walk a few meters on the circular path. At least 16 of the original 22 towers are still standing.

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Dieter

October 18, 2025

Hiking

You walk to and from the castle along the old city wall.

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Best Hikes to Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle

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1. Ruins of Stahlberg Castle – View of Burg Stahleck loop from Bacharach

13.9km

04:13

450m

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

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2. Stahleck Castle – Ruins of Stahlberg Castle loop from Bacharach

12.0km

03:32

330m

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

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3. Altes Haus, Oberstraße – Eselspfad Trail loop from Bacharach

10.8km

03:08

270m

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

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Elevation 180 m

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Saturday 24 January

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-6°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Bacharach, Mainz-Bingen, Rhenish Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle

1. Ruins of Stahlberg Castle – View of Burg Stahleck loop from Bacharach

2. Stahleck Castle – Ruins of Stahlberg Castle loop from Bacharach

3. Altes Haus, Oberstraße – Eselspfad Trail loop from Bacharach

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