Rheinsteig


The Rheinsteig is a hiking trail following a mainly elevated path along the east bank of the Rhine River in Germany. Its route stretches from Bonn to Wiesbaden, running parallel to the Rheinhöhenweg Trail and Rheinburgenweg Trail.

Description

The Rheinsteig passes through woodlands and vineyards, and has challenging ascents and descents. It is signposted by signs with an 'R' on a blue background. The Rheinsteig allows either longer-distance hiking or a number of short tours.

Route and sights of interest

Opened on September 8, 2005, hikers can find maps and books giving information about where to join and leave the track, should hikers want to do just a short section.
Coordinate list

Gallery


File:Rheinsteig Dattenberg 2011.jpg
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File:Rheinsteig Kaub and Die Pfalz.jpg|
File:Schloss Arenfels NE aspect.jpg| Arenfels castle
File:HE Taunus Kiedrich Scharfenstein02a.jpg|
File:Honigberg-wald-1s.jpg|Honigberg near Kiedrich
File:Kloster-Eberbach-01s.jpg|Eberbach Abbey
Image:Rheinsteig-Oberwesel01.jpg|The Rheinsteig in winter, Roßstein between Kaub and St. Goarshausen, view of Oberwesel
File:Goethestein-01.jpg|Goethestein, Wiesbaden-Frauenstein