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Niederwalddenkmal & Burg Ehrenfels

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Niederwalddenkmal & Burg Ehrenfels

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August 23, 2020

Niederwalddenkmal & Burg Ehrenfels

Moderate

03:36

12.2km

3.4km/h

370m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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59 m

Grand Avenue

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In 1764 Count Ostein began the construction of the large avenue, which connected the manorial house with his Geisenheimer Palais.

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1.57 km

Aulhausen Pottery Kiln

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In 2008, a reconstruction of a pottery kiln that had been in use since the 12th century. Aulhausen was first referred to as "Ulenhusen" in 1210, derived from "Ullner" (potter). …

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1.99 km

Marienhausen Monastery

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The MarienKirche is part of the Marienhausen monastery. It is the oldest and only surviving Cistercian women's monastery in the Rheingau. Its first documented mention dates back to 1189. However, …

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4.47 km

View over Rüdesheim and the vineyards

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Simply wonderful in the vineyards. Great view of the Rhine and Rüdesheim.

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6.01 km

The imposing Niederwald Monument is located above the town of Rüdesheim. The monument commemorates the unification of Germany in 1871. The construction of the monument took six years. The Niederwald …

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6.49 km

Bingen View

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A little further away from the Niederwald monument, several benches offer a break and offer a direct view of Bingen and the Nahe valley.

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7.39 km

View of the Rhine towards Rüdesheim and Bingen

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Just enjoy, preferably during the week when there is less going on here.

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8.55 km

Ehrenfels Castle Ruins

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The majestic Ehrenfels Castle is located directly on the slope of the Niederwald forest. It was probably built in 1211 and has watched over the Rhine ever since. Although the …

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11.1 km

View of the Nahe Confluence and Bingen

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Great view over Bingen and the Nahe estuary

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11.2 km

Rossel Ruins

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The Rossel castle ruins were built in 1774 by Count Ostein on the highest elevation in the Niederwald. It is a popular tourist destination, especially because of its wonderful view of the Nahe estuary and the Binger Loch.

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11.4 km

Enchanted Cave

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A fun change for all ages.

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12.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.82 km

1.15 km

501 m

485 m

190 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

2.90 km

2.20 km

1.43 km

514 m

205 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Niederwalddenkmal & Burg Ehrenfels

Grand Avenue

Aulhausen Pottery Kiln

Marienhausen Monastery

View over Rüdesheim and the vineyards

Niederwald monument

Bingen View

View of the Rhine towards Rüdesheim and Bingen

Ehrenfels Castle Ruins

View of the Nahe Confluence and Bingen

Rossel Ruins

Enchanted Cave

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