Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm – Ruppertsklamm Waterfall loop from Pfaffendorf

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Koblenz

Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm – Ruppertsklamm Waterfall loop from Pfaffendorf

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Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm – Ruppertsklamm Waterfall loop from Pfaffendorf

05:37

18.4km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.98 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.20 km

Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm

Highlight • Gorge

⛰️And the outdoor fun can begin—but good, sturdy footwear is recommended 🥾🥾
1.2 km long gorge with an elevation gain of 235 meters ☝🏼

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5.59 km

Ruppertsklamm (Rupperts Gorge)

Highlight • Gorge

Sure-footedness is required, but you don't have to be free from giddiness.

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5.67 km

Ruppertsklamm Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The stones are mostly very slippery. Good footwear is advisable.

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6.93 km

Uhuley Viewpoint

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Nice view of Lahn and Niederlahnstein!

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6.97 km

View of Kloster Allerheiligen and the Lahn Valley

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Super nice panoramic view and great trails around Fachbach!

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7.42 km

Friedland View – View of the Lahn Valley

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Beautiful panorama, with a great view of the Lahn valley.

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7.55 km

Friedland View

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Enjoy break and view is mandatory! Very nice here!

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13.7 km

Bienhornpfad Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A beautiful, signposted hiking trail leads through the romantic Bienhorntal valley here. A narrow stream has cut a deep gully through the light beech forest here.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

5.37 km

2.66 km

2.60 km

1.22 km

407 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

4.43 km

3.92 km

3.67 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

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Comments

August 31, 2025,Rheinsteig 12. Etappe Niederlahnstein - Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein (Süd-Nord)

Today we finally continued on—united with Wanderwoman! Up through the Rupperts Gorge and then through wonderfully light forests back to the Rhine.

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March 6, 2022,2.Urlaubstag Koblenz - Niederlahnstein

The second day of our sunny holiday on the Rheinsteig. A very varied route. On the whole, the path has dried well. The highlight of the day for us was clearly the Ruppertstal Gorge. The weather cooperated great. And the temperatures are just right for the ascents and descents.

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June 12, 2025,Rheinsteig Etappe 10 von Niederlahnstein nach Koblenz über die Ruppertsklamm

The Ruppertsklamm absolutely requires a safe rafting experience, but this is rewarded with pure nature

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September 3, 2023,Niederlahnstein /Ruppertsklamm über Pfaffendorf zurück nach Niederlahnstein

A beautiful hike through the great Ruppertsklamm. We parked in Niederlahnstein near the train station and from there walked about 2km through the town and along the road above the Lahn to the gorge. The gorge itself is in parts suitable for climbers who are sure-footed and good on foot. Since it has rained a lot recently, the stream was …

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March 7, 2026,Rheinsteig 10. Etappe Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein - Niederlahnstein (Nord-Süd)

My first leg from the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, actual walking time from 10:15 am to 2:15 pm. Komoot calculated the time incorrectly, for whatever reason 🙄👨‍🌾🥾🥾

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August 9, 2025,Wanderung 09.08.2025 Rheinsteig Etappe 10 von Niederlahnstein nach Koblenz 🙋‍♂️🥾🌥️🎇😊

This morning we took public transport to Koblenz to watch the "Rhine in Flames" fireworks this evening. After checking into our accommodation, we took the train to Niederlahnstein. Our 10th stage started from the train station, as we wanted to climb the Ruppertsklamm. The approach to the Ruppertsklamm was rather unspectacular. It wasn't until we entered the wild, romantic gorge …

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July 21, 2022,Rheinsteig 10. Etappe Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein - Niederlahnstein (Nord-Süd)

The Ruppertsklamm near Lahnstein is certainly one of the highlights of the Rheinsteig. The small stream has dug the gorge about two kilometers deep into the clay slate and sandstone. In difficult places, steps have been carved into the rock, small bridges have been built or ropes have been stretched to hold on. Unfortunately, it is difficult to properly capture …

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September 12, 2024,Rheinsteig - Etappe 3: Von Koblenz durch die Ruppertsklamm nach Oberlahnstein

After an overnight stay in Koblenz, I hiked from the city of 115,268 inhabitants in Rhineland-Palatinate across a bridge over the Rhine and passed through the district of Pfaffendorf.
On the side of the path I saw an old wine press and the Catholic parish church of St. Peter and Paul.
The markings of the Rheinsteig led me a little …

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