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Eselspfad Trail – Round Tower of Stahleck Castle loop from Bacharach

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Eselspfad Trail – Round Tower of Stahleck Castle loop from Bacharach

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Eselspfad Trail – Round Tower of Stahleck Castle loop from Bacharach

02:10

7.34km

220m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.00 km

View of Bacharach, the Rhine, and Stahleck Castle

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Great view!

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2

3.26 km

Medenmeider Summstein Viewpoint

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Heavy basalt block with drilled holes. Stick your head in, hum and be amazed!

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3

5.65 km

View of the Rhine Valley vineyards

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Above the vineyards, your gaze sweeps down into the Rhine Valley. Especially romantic when the morning mist slowly dissipates under the sun's rays.

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5.92 km

View of Bacharach and the Rhine

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Great view to Bacharach

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5

6.74 km

Eselspfad Trail

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6

6.77 km

Round Tower of Stahleck Castle

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Beautiful view of Stahleck Castle.
City walls with information panels.
End point of the 3rd and starting point of the 4th stage of the World Heritage Trail.
Descent to the train station.

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7

6.83 km

Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle

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Only the foundations of the city wall surrounding Bacharach remain for the most part.

Of the original 16 city gates, 9 are still standing.

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8

7.04 km

Altes Haus, Oberstraße

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You feel like you've been transported back to the Middle Ages

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7.34 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

2.83 km

683 m

554 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

2.15 km

1.18 km

951 m

322 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 7 June

21°C

10°C

59 %

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