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Blick auf Lorchhausen – Rheinsteig Lorch bis Kaub Runde von Lorch (Rhein)

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Blick auf Lorchhausen – Rheinsteig Lorch bis Kaub Runde von Lorch (Rhein)

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July 19, 2021

Blick auf Lorchhausen – Rheinsteig Lorch bis Kaub Runde von Lorch (Rhein)

Hard

06:10

21.5km

3.5km/h

490m

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Overview

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.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Train Station

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2.20 km

Nollig Castle Ruins

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The Nollig is the ruins of a habitable watchtower perched high on the mountain of the same name. The Rheinsteig leads right past the castle, the building itself is privately …

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3.40 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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3.54 km

Clemens Chapel

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Beautiful little chapel (unfortunately closed) above Lorchhausen. Accessible via the Stations of the Cross. There are benches at the chapel for resting and a beautiful view of the Rhine and Lorchhausen.

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4.96 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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6.29 km

View of Bacharach and Burg Stahleck

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One view and several impressive buildings in view

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8.17 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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13.4 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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13.7 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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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

3.33 km

1.08 km

959 m

524 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.44 km

5.45 km

3.27 km

3.04 km

563 m

555 m

< 100 m

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Blick auf Lorchhausen – Rheinsteig Lorch bis Kaub Runde von Lorch (Rhein)

Nollig Castle Ruins

View of Lorchhausen and the Rhine

Clemens Chapel

View of the Rhine Valley at Lorchhausen

View of Bacharach and Burg Stahleck

View of Kaub and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle on the Rhine

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

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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