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Darmstadt District

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Ruins of Ehrenfels Castle

Castles

Darmstadt District

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Ruins of Ehrenfels Castle

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Ruins of Ehrenfels Castle

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

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Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Bingen am Rhein – Rhein Riverside Path Near B42 loop from Oestrich-Winkel

31.8km

02:08

320m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. View of the Niederwalddenkmal – View of the Binger Mäuseturm loop from Rüdesheim am Rhein

12.8km

01:10

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jesko

March 26, 2021

The ruins of the former Zollburg Ehrenfels are wonderfully exposed on the steep slope above the knee of the Rhine. The narrow bend in the river at the entrance to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO cultural heritage site was predestined to raise road tolls in the Middle Ages. At that time the customs station was in connection with the Binger mouse tower in the middle of the river. From here you have a breathtaking view of the Rhine and the nearby estuary opposite. Incidentally, the sun-drenched slope is one of the best wine-growing locations in Germany. Make sure you bring enough water with you on hot days, because the slope heats up a lot and there is hardly any shade. The gradients on the surrounding gravel roads are not to be underestimated.

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August 27, 2025

The Ehrenfels Castle ruins near Rüdesheim are a true landmark of the Rheingau region – dramatically situated, steeped in history, and with a view that takes your breath away.

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CoE

July 23, 2020

a beautiful view and wonderful for a little breather

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Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Bingen am Rhein – Rhein Riverside Path Near B42 loop from Oestrich-Winkel

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