Moderate bike ride. 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: November 27, 2025

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Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

Nature Reserve

4.77 km

View of the Loreley Rock

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Fascinating view of the Rhine breakthrough in the narrow rock passage.

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6.15 km

View of Katz Castle

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The castle was originally called Burg Neukatzenelnbogen. This was shortened to Burg Katz by the locals. The castle was built between 1360 and 1371 by the Counts of Katzenelnbogen.

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7.41 km

View of Katz Castle

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The view from below is worth seeing. However, it is not worth going up because the castle can only be viewed from the outside.

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8.09 km

View of the Loreley statue

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The Loreley statue is located on the top of the harbor dam pier near St. Goarshausen.

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15.4 km

View of Rheinstein Castle and the Rhine River

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You have a great view of the Rhine

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17.3 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle and Gutenfels Castle

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The best way to see it is by ferry.
It stops there on every crossing. You can leave the ferry, look around and get on again on the next crossing.

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17.4 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle from the Ferry

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Wonderful view of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle from the ferry

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.42 km

4.57 km

3.96 km

3.31 km

1.15 km

597 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

2.74 km

750 m

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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