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Rheinsteig: Lorch – Kaub

Andreas
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Rheinsteig: Lorch – Kaub

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November 13, 2021

Rheinsteig: Lorch – Kaub

Hard

04:03

13.3km

3.3km/h

440m

440m

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Overview

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

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438 m

Sunken Lane to Nollig Castle

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Incidentally, this is a (short) section of the Burgenweg on the right bank of the Rhine!

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955 m

Rheinsteig steep section with metal handholds near Lorch

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Section of trail secured with wire ropes and metal steps. No problem with good shoes and sure-footedness.

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1.18 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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2.38 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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2.52 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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3.05 km

Border Warden

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When you have hiked about half of the stage from Lorch to Kaub (or vice versa), you will reach this gorgeous place: a wine stand in the middle of the …

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3.63 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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3.94 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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4.58 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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5.07 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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5.37 km

View of Bacharach and Burg Stahleck

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One view and several impressive buildings in view

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5.59 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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6.56 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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7.24 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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8.00 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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9.68 km

Shelter on the Rheinsteig

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Well-equipped shelter

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9.74 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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10.4 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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12.6 km

Gutenfels Castle

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Impressive former customs castle, which stands on an island in front of Kaub. Visible from far away from the Rheinsteig.

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12.6 km

Gutenfelssteig Trail

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Beautiful path through the vineyards below the castle

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13.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.68 km

3.68 km

965 m

643 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.25 km

3.11 km

911 m

533 m

320 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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