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Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Sankt Goar

View of the Loreley Rock – Rheinfels Castle loop from UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Sankt Goar

View of the Loreley Rock – Rheinfels Castle loop from UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

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View of the Loreley Rock – Rheinfels Castle loop from UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

02:15

7.77km

190m

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: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

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281 m

View of Katz Castle

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Katz Castle is located south of Rheinfels Castle on the St. Goarshausen side. Castle Maus then comes down the valley

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1.60 km

From up here you have a wonderful view of St. Goar and the Rhine Valley.

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2.16 km

St. Goar - In steter Gefahr

St. Goar ist eine beschauliche Stadt am Rhein. Dies war jedoch nicht immer so. In früheren Jahrhunderten besaß sie eine enorme strategische Bedeuturg. Die …

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2.68 km

View of the Loreley Rock

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One of several beautiful views of the Loreley rock.

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5.96 km

View of Katz Castle

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The ongoing conflict between the Electors of Trier and the Counts of Katzenelnbogen can be seen in the Bug “Katz”, which can only be viewed from the outside, as well …

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6.21 km

Saint Goar

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Great castle with a beautiful view. Admission currently costs 6 euros. The underground passages can only be visited if you take a guided tour.

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6.53 km

St. Goar Panorama Trail

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Great hiking trail with beautiful views.

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7.66 km

Rheinfels Castle

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Rheinfels Castle is the largest surviving castle ruin on the Rhine. Although time has left its mark on the walls, you can still imagine what the magnificent fortress must have …

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7.77 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.75 km

2.62 km

1.70 km

470 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.25 km

1.44 km

549 m

221 m

< 100 m

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