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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Lorch

Rhine River ferry crossing – Hilchenhaus loop from Lorch (Rhein)

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Lorch

Rhine River ferry crossing – Hilchenhaus loop from Lorch (Rhein)

Hard

4.6

(5)

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Rhine River ferry crossing – Hilchenhaus loop from Lorch (Rhein)

03:04

48.7km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 425 m for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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516 m

Rhine River ferry crossing

Highlight • Structure

Ferry service in summer until approximately 8 p.m. One-way fare with bicycle: €3.50 🚲

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1.53 km

Hilchenhaus

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The ancestral home of the Knights of Hilchen was built around 1500

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1.73 km

View of the Strunk Tower

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The tower was built around 1567 and served to defend the mouth of the Wisper and the Wisper Bridge, built in 1556, as well as being used as a prison. …

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14.8 km

Ruins of Castle Waldeck (Wispertal)

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The Wisper Valley is a beautiful and relatively quiet route for cycling. It is very scenic and offers a number of sights.

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17.6 km

Wisperstube Geroldstein

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There is no suitable path for bicycles, please stay on the road.

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24.6 km

Wispertal Scenic Road

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Beautiful country road through the valley. Unfortunately, motorcyclists think so too

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34.3 km

Lauksburg Ruins

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Deep in the wild and romantic Wispertal, one of the most beautiful and deserted corners of the Taunus, you will find the ruins of the small Lauksburg. Not much is …

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47.5 km

View of Oberes Mittelrheintal and Oberwesel

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

2.94 km

2.38 km

342 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.6 km

1.40 km

287 m

257 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

28°C

11°C

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Rhine River ferry crossing – Hilchenhaus loop from Lorch (Rhein)

Rhine River ferry crossing

Hilchenhaus

View of the Strunk Tower

Ruins of Castle Waldeck (Wispertal)

Wisperstube Geroldstein

Wispertal Scenic Road

Lauksburg Ruins

View of Oberes Mittelrheintal and Oberwesel

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