Scharfenstein Castle Ruins – Kiedrich Old Town loop from Schlangenbad

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Scharfenstein Castle Ruins – Kiedrich Old Town loop from Schlangenbad

Hard

4.8

(12)

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Scharfenstein Castle Ruins – Kiedrich Old Town loop from Schlangenbad

06:54

23.7km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Weihersberg bei Kiedrich

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3.32 km

Orchard meadows near Schlangenbad

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For families with children: Various fruit trees are planted on both sides of the path and information boards provide explanations. Like a small avenue, the path then leads to a …

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7.63 km

View of Kiedrich Through the Vineyards

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Very beautiful viewpoint with a view over the vineyards and Kiedrich.

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8.33 km

View of Eltville Vineyards and Castle Tower

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From here you have a great view over the vineyards near Eltville.

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8.44 km

Scharfenstein Castle Ruins

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Of the once proud castle, only the old keep is actually preserved today. From the castle grounds around the tower you have a wonderful view of the vineyards and Kiedrich. …

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9.61 km

Kiedrich Old Town

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Beautiful old town with many wine stands that invite you to linger.

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12.9 km

View of Eberbach Abbey

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This place is worth visiting. There are great hiking and biking trails all around 👌 highly recommended 😉

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13.1 km

Bench with a View of Eberbach Abbey

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Eberbach Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a completely preserved Cistercian monastery complex from the early Middle Ages.

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14.5 km

Kisselmühle Alpaca and Kangaroo Farm

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Alpacas, llamas and kangaroos can be admired here, and there is also the opportunity to sit down for coffee and cake and browse the farm shop, which sells handmade wool products.

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