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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhenish Hesse
Mainz-Bingen
Nierstein

Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Tower loop from Schwabsburg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhenish Hesse
Mainz-Bingen
Nierstein

Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Tower loop from Schwabsburg

Moderate

4.7

(28)

162

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Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Tower loop from Schwabsburg

02:17

8.43km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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2.61 km

Magnificent view of the Nierstein Rhine Valley.

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You will discover fantastic views with each new hike.

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2.90 km

Fabulous view of the Rhine Valley.

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2.95 km

Fockenberg Hut Viewpoint

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Great resting place with a view

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3.66 km

Nierstein Watchtower

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The Niersteiner Wartturm, also known as the Niersteiner Warte, is a medieval signal tower from the 12th century.
The tower is located north of the famous "Red Slope" in Nierstein. …

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3.79 km

Nierstein Baumelbank

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Wonderful view and to relieve the calves 😊

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4.53 km

Lie down and just enjoy the beautiful view 👍

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5.88 km

Schwabsburg Castle Keep

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The 106 steps up to the tower are worthwhile.

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5.94 km

Schwabsburg Tower

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Schwabsburg Castle is the ruins of a hilltop castle at about 120 m above sea level. NN, on a mountain spur, U-shaped surrounded by the Schwabsburg district of the town of Nierstein in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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8.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.54 km

1.20 km

605 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

1.72 km

562 m

383 m

245 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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