Hiking trip Rheinsteig: in 11 days from Mainz to Koblenz

11 Days

Your trip

The Rheinsteig – a dream?

Verily! And that too on two legs.

This hike is a must for every hiker’s heart: climb the Loreley once in a lifetime. From the Germania over the Bingen Mäuseturm climb the rugged cliffs and steep vineyards of the Middle Rhine along the slopes of the Taunus and Westerwald.

I bet the Rhine will knock you over!

Where else is the land so old, so saturated with myths and stories as on this ‘River of the Germans’: A trade artery since Celtic-Roman times, fiercely fought over and fortified with all its customs stations, defensive walls, border castles, symbols of power. Place of longing, European romance, carnival, lightness of life German French lifestyle.

Mountain ranges with fabulous views, vineyards as far as the eye can see, countless castles and palaces, enchanting half-timbered houses: you will discover all this and so much more during your hiking week between Mainz and Koblenz.

The Rheingau with its idyllic vineyards and the many Straußenwirtschaften invites you to taste the wonderful Riesling. In the UNESCO World Heritage region of Middle Rhinegau, you will stroll along the hilltop castles in the footsteps of Rhine Romanticism.

Incredible scenic beauty and culture – it is not for nothing that the Rheinsteig was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany. Simply – hiking at the highest level, in the truest sense of the word!

Accommodation

regionally typical middle-class hotels and inns in the cuddly old towns along the Rhine.
Please note that the narrowness of the valley, the two most important railroad lines in Europe, the waterway on the river and the federal highways running on both sides of the Rhine have transformed the Rhine valley from its natural tranquility into a bustling and tightly intertwined one. Please understand the ‘noise of life’ in the narrow streets along the river.

Catering

Daily rich breakfast buffet or large sportsman breakfast.

The route

For the most part, you will hike along vineyard and secluded trails, always accompanied by magnificent views. The ascents/descents on the mountain ranges of the Middle Rhine Valley are easily manageable with a good basic level of fitness. They will learn to feel their legs. Partly the path is exposed, surefootedness required. You can shorten most of the stages on your own by bus, train or boat.

Please note: This trip is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

Hiking with dog

On this walking tour you are welcome to take your four-legged friend with you. Please let us know the breed and size of your dog when booking. Any additional costs are payable on site.

Return journey

You can easily travel back from Koblenz to Mainz by train at direct hourly intervals. The return journey on the Mittelrheinbahn is a real experience! Find and book connections and tickets e.g. at www.bahn.de.

Alternatively, you can take the boat from Koblenz back to Mainz. The return journey from Koblenz to Rüdesheim by ship takes about 6 h. A continuation to Mainz is possible with one change. You can find timetables and tickets of the Cologne – Düsseldorf – Fleet for example. under the website of the KD.

Arrival

Railroad

We recommend that you arrive by train. Get on vacation at your home and enjoy the journey to the Rhineland.

Mainz is easily accessible by long-distance and regional trains operated by Deutsche Bahn. More information about the schedules can also be found at www.bahn.de.

It is best to book the City-Option of Deutsche Bahn with your ticket. You can reach the starting hotel either in a few minutes walk from the train station or by public transport in the city.

For a stress-free start to your trip, we recommend that you allow plenty of time and arrive at your starting hotel by early evening.

Car/Parking

A limited number of paid hotel parking spaces are available directly at the hotel for approx. 15 € per day. The seats cannot be reserved in advance. If necessary, please discuss availability and payment directly on site when you arrive. In Mainz and Rüdesheim there are public parking spaces near the hotel from approx. 20 € / day and car.

First bake small rolls ?!

No problem – this trip has two little sisters.

> With the tour 192b you are only 8 days on the road.

> Journey 192c takes you through the heart of the Middle Rhine in 5 days.

If you like, you can build an individual vacation around your hiking tour with additional nights. Additional nights are generally possible at all stage destinations. At the starting point and in Koblenz we would even like to suggest you to stay one more day each.

Things to see on the way ...

  • The valley of the castles, the Loreley, World Heritage Middle Rhine
  • Koblenz, the most beautiful fortified city at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers

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  • 192a
  • medium
  • trip from place to place
  • Summer
  • Hiking trip
  • Hotel
  • Individual trip

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