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Rhineland-Palatinate

Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Nackenheim

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Nackenheim

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4.8

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128

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Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Nackenheim

05:02

18.3km

300m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Train Station

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1.80 km

Ehrenkreuz viewpoint with Rhine panorama

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Cross of Honor with a view of the Odenwald, the offshore islands and Nierstein. There are some art figures here.

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2

2.19 km

View of the Taunus and Großer Feldberg

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What a great view!

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3

3.53 km

Spitzhäusje (Schmitts Käppchen) with a view of the Rhine Valley

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"Schmitts Kappelchen" - that's the name of the over 100 year old vineyard house / Spitzhäusje - is located above the Red Slope. It was not until 2015 that two renters brought it into shape inside and out.

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6.42 km

Nierstein Watchtower

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The watch tower above the town of Nierstein, located north in the Rote Hang, is the highest vantage point in the vineyards with an excellent panoramic view over Nierstein to …

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8.59 km

View from the Roter Hang towards Schwabsburg Tower

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Worthwhile views in all directions

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8.90 km

Schwabsburg Keep

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The 106 steps up to the tower are worthwhile.

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12.6 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Roter Hang near Nierstein

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From the Roter Hang near Nierstein you have a great view of the Rhine Valley.

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15.2 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the vineyards

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Wide view over the Rhine.

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

1.03 km

859 m

286 m

132 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

7.30 km

1.03 km

970 m

182 m

162 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 26 June

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