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Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Schloss Johannisberg)

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Darmstadt District

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

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Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Schloss Johannisberg)

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Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Schloss Johannisberg)

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Location: Rheingau, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Schloss Vollrads – Schloss Johannisberg loop from Siedlung Rebhang

21.3km

06:01

470m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schloss Johannisberg – View of Kloster Johannisberg loop from Winkel

9.48km

02:38

170m

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

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3. Vollrads Castle – Schloss Johannisberg loop from Winkel

5.64km

01:33

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Karla Chen

July 23, 2023

beautiful well-preserved castle, the largest Riesling winery, great location and panoramic terrace, vinotheque and restaurant

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Mike 🇪🇺

January 20, 2018

Always a nice refreshment with the prince.

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brownie

April 8, 2018

The best way to enjoy evening concerts at the Rheingau Music Festival

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Veronika 2020

November 10, 2020

Always worth a visit, even if it is of course very crowded in summer. Wine, food, everything is great and the view is of course awesome

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Franka 🍀🌻

June 19, 2021

The basilica has opened its doors for everyone is looking for silence. Not littered with pomp, no, simply.

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Marc

July 29, 2023

Pleasant terrace (self-service) where you can take a break and enjoy the view. Inside, there is a restaurant with an extensive menu and even better views

HoleInOneBox

August 9, 2023

Beautiful chateau in the vineyards where you can enjoy good Riesling in the courtyard with a beautiful view.

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Michael

May 27, 2017

The basilica is beautiful, the whole area very well maintained.

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Jörg 👉 Outdoorsuechtig

June 11, 2018

Absolutely take a look! And then enjoy the evening sun at the Goetheblick!

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Hirschis

October 25, 2018

A very beautiful ascetic reconstruction / restoration of the basilica

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Rixie

August 5, 2019

Right next to the castle a gem

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Rixie

August 5, 2019

To castle Johannisberg has been said so much: and everything is right

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Axel

July 13, 2021

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Vera

August 12, 2021

Beautiful view when you get to the top.

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

May 10, 2022

"... In the middle of the Rheingau lies the Benedictine monastery, founded around 1100 and built in 1715, Schloss Johannisberg. It is considered one of the oldest Riesling wineries in the world. After all, wine has been grown on the Johannisberg since 817. The world-famous "Schloss Johannisberger Riesling" has been thriving here since 1720.

In 1775, by chance - the courier arrived too late with permission to start the grape harvest - the higher quality of a "late" harvest was discovered and from this the high quality levels such as Auslesen, Beerenauslesen, Trockenbeerenauslesen and ice wines were developed, which established the world fame of the Rheingau Riesling. You can taste the domain's wines directly in the wine cabinet on the Johannisberg and also take them home. The estate tavern offers the famous Johannisberger Riesling, Rheingau winemaker cuisine and a wonderful view from the terrace. ..." rheingau.de/sichtswertes/schloesser/schloss-johannisberg

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

May 10, 2022

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"The old basilica from 1130 was a pillar basilica. In 1718 the nave of the church was shortened to build the castle.

The cloister buildings of the monastery were demolished in the 18th century and the church was given a baroque makeover. A little later, under State Chancellor Metternich, a classicist reconstruction took place.

On August 12th/13th, 1942, a heavy air raid caused considerable damage to the basilica. The church burned down completely, but the original walls of the Romanesque basilica remained standing. Many helping hands from the town rebuilt the basilica from 1945 onwards. The old Romanesque basilica was used as a model, so that the building now has its old dimensions again. On June 8th, 1952, the church was consecrated again and still serves as the church of the parish of St. John the Baptist." rheingau.de/sichtswertes/kirchen/basilika-schloss-johannisberg

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Vera

June 7, 2022

Great castle with very good gastronomy and a fantastic wine.

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Vera

October 24, 2022

Great castle with a lot of history

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Vera

August 24, 2023

Great view from there.

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Rainer Koenemann

November 2, 2024

Starting point of our tour. Very classy.

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Michael

January 24, 2025

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A documented donation from the Fulda Abbey dates back to 772.

In 1897, the Metternich estate was one of the founders of the "Association of Rheingau Winery Owners."

Since 1980, it has been part of the Oetker Group.

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Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Schloss Johannisberg)

1. Schloss Vollrads – Schloss Johannisberg loop from Siedlung Rebhang

2. Schloss Johannisberg – View of Kloster Johannisberg loop from Winkel

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