Schwedenschanze Viewpoint – Rossstein viewpoint overlooking Oberwesel loop from Kaub

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Schwedenschanze Viewpoint – Rossstein viewpoint overlooking Oberwesel loop from Kaub

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Schwedenschanze Viewpoint – Rossstein viewpoint overlooking Oberwesel loop from Kaub

02:09

7.34km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

View of Patersberg

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I was thrilled to see the tour history. made a tour for the first time, where you can look back on the track so beautiful👌🥰

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2.58 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Hahnenplatte Pavilion

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Great view, I cooked a nice coffee there ;-)

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2.66 km

View of the Rhine and Oberwesel

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Rheinsteig Königsetappe .... I've hiked this stage three times now, but I'm always thrilled, one of the most beautiful places the Middle Rhine Valley has to offer. You should go …

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2.75 km

Rossstein Viewpoint (Rhine Slopes from Gutenfels Castle to the Loreley)

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Great view, great rest area on the rocks in the sun

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2.81 km

Statue of Saint Christopher at Roßstein

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The statue was stolen. On November 29, 2023, only the empty base was visible.

Without words!

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2.92 km

Schwedenschanze Viewpoint

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Here too, sure-footedness and a head for heights are a must. Otherwise, a super great view and tour.

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2.93 km

Rossstein viewpoint overlooking Oberwesel

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Those who arrived here have a great stage behind them. A really worthwhile route.

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4.05 km

View of the Rhine bend and sandbanks at Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

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Nice view of the hairpin bends with their sandbars

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7.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

1.51 km

1.02 km

311 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

2.46 km

1.46 km

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

21°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2023,Dörscheid , Ausblick auf den Rhein, Rheinsteig

...again part of the Rheinsteig, unfortunately a bit foggy today, but still a fantastic view.

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December 22, 2025,Rheinsteigrunde Dörscheid 🚶🏼‍♂️

Today, Silke has to work on a Monday for once, so I went for a hike on my own.

The Weisel hiking trails include the "Urbach Loops." I made a significant contribution to the route of Loop A. In my opinion, Loop B is completely unappealing, and Loop C is actually nice, but too long from Weisel and essentially identical …

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March 17, 2022,Urbach C - Runde, Teilstück ausschildern 🚶🏻‍♂️

After I had already tried yesterday and after 1 km descent into the valley at the first tree I wanted to sign I noticed that the signs are still in the trunk of the car 🤦‍♂️, I was better prepared today. The backpack was also correspondingly heavy (cordless screwdriver plus spare battery, drilling template, several cartridges with glue, screws, wire …

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