Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhenish Hesse
Mainz-Bingen
Bingen am Rhein
Kaiser Friedrich Tower (Rochusberg)
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhenish Hesse
Mainz-Bingen
Bingen am Rhein
Kaiser Friedrich Tower (Rochusberg)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 174 out of 183 hikers
Location: Bingen am Rhein, Mainz-Bingen, Rhenish Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Above Bingen-Büdesheim, the long ridge of Rochus Berg attracts visitors with paths, vine-teaching, nature teaching and fitness trails through fields, forests and vineyards. The technology trail, as well as Binger Nordic Walking Park are integrated into the park Rochus Berg. Kaiser Friedrich tower and Goetheruhe are beautiful viewpoints. You should definitely visit the Rochus Chapel and the Hildegardforum with the herb garden.
April 24, 2017
The tower is named Kaiser Friedrich III. in honor because he was completed in his term of office in 1888. It was built on the scarlet head of the Rochusberg, because from here you can enjoy a 360 ° view. Rüdesheim, Niederwald, Bingen, Binger-Loch, Bingerbrück, Münster Sarmsheim, Büdesheim, Bingerwald and Naheblick. In 2012 the tower was restored and can now safely be climbed. The entrance is free, only in the winter months it is closed for security reasons.
May 26, 2019
The tower was still closed in mid-March. According to the sign, it is closed during the winter months (which includes March).
March 18, 2023
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