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Rheinsteig Koblenz - Rüdesheim: Tag 5 - Von Kaub nach Lorch (update)

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June 1, 2026

Rheinsteig Koblenz - Rüdesheim: Tag 5 - Von Kaub nach Lorch (update)

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04:51

16.2km

3.3km/h

490m

500m

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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 14.2 km for 201 m

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Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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Since its construction in 1327, the castle near Kaub has been enthroned on a rocky reef in the middle of the Bacharacher Engtal, where the Rhine has also been called …

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1.46 km

Haus Kasper, former inn Zum Goldenen Hirschen.
four-winged building; three-storey main wing, partly solid, decorative half-timbering, marked 1575, arrangement of windows, mansard roof, dormer house around 1800; Secret Annex, after 1876

Now the restaurant "At the Old Customs House"
beimaltenzollhaus.business.site

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2.12 km

Wine cooler at Weingut Andre Bernd

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Right at the start of the Rheinsteig stage from Kaub to Lorch, you can stock up on a bottle of wine from the Andre Bernd winery for a break.

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2.15 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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In order to secure customs revenue, the Rhenish Count Palatine Ludwig II first built the pentagonal tower on the island in 1327 (construction may have started as early as 1326). …

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2.46 km

Views of the Rhine and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle from the Rheinsteig (Lorch to Kaub)

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Magnificent area. Steep vineyards, numerous castles and the Rhine flowing below.

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3.56 km

Bench With View of Volkenbach Valley

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A few meters away from the Rheinsteig, a rest bench offers a view of the Volkenbach Valley, which leads to the Rhine. The bench stands on the slate spoil heap …

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4.67 km

Pavilion with a view of Burg Gutenfels and the Rhine Valley

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Gutenfels Castle was built as Kaub Castle (Cube) from 1220, perhaps on behalf of the Empire. It was besieged unsuccessfully by William of Holland as early as 1252. In 1277, …

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5.31 km

Small hut

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Idyllically located hut on the Rheinsteig. Perfect for a break or to quickly seek shelter from the rain.

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5.37 km

Shelter on the Rheinsteig

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Well-equipped shelter

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6.67 km

Grube Viktoria exploration tunnel

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There is an entrance to a cave right next to the path. Where is it going? No idea.
Explore at your own risk

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7.05 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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The Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, also called the Palatinate near Kaub, was built as a customs castle in the Rhine near Kaub by Ludwig the Bavarian, the Count Palatine of the Rhine …

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7.47 km

View of Kaub and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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Great vantage point in the Rheingau

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7.84 km

View of Kaub and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle on the Rhine

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A bank invites you to linger and you can enjoy the magnificent view of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle and the Rhine!

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8.51 km

Hessian–Rhineland-Palatinate Border and Gateway to the Rheingau

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On site there is a seating area and a guest book, which is renewed annually.

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9.40 km

View of Kaub, Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, and Gutenfels Castle

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Kauber Blick
Bench with a wonderful view of the Rhine and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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9.70 km

View of Bacharach and Burg Stahleck

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One view and several impressive buildings in view

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9.94 km

Dry Stone Walls at Engweger Kopf and Scheibigkopf

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Here you can watch lizards basking in the sun

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9.99 km

Oberfeld Fountain

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Here you can sit nicely and enjoy the view. The fountain contains nice cool water, that you can cool down

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10.5 km

View of Bacharach, Burg Stahleck, and the Rhine from Wirbellay

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Very nice vantage point! But be careful on the descent and on the crag...!

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10.6 km

View of the Rhine from Wirbellay Vineyards

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Nice view over the Rhine

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11.1 km

View of the Rhine Valley at Lorchhausen

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We discovered many of these great views on our tour “Rhein-Wisper-Glûck”

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11.4 km

View of the Clemens Chapel

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Nice vantage point of the Clement Chapel and Lorchhausen. Break banks are available.

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12.7 km

View of Lorchhausen and the Rhine

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Beautiful view of the small town of Lorchhausen. Some sheep and goats live on the slopes around Lorchhausen, which are used as landscape conservationists. They keep vegetation low and stabilize the earthy ground with their hooves.

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13.0 km

Picnic bench with views over Lorchhausen and the Rhine Valley

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One of the many beautiful resting places with a wonderful view of the Rhine on the Wisper Tour Rhein-Wisper-Glück

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13.9 km

View of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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Magnificent view over Lorsch and the Rhine

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14.1 km

View of Lorch, the Rhine, and Lorcher Werth Island

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Beautiful view of the Rhine Valley, the surrounding vineyards and Lorch am Rhein with the island of Lorcher Werth. Picnic table and viewing bench invite you to take a rest.

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