Verily! And that too on two legs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This hike is a must for every hiker's heart: climb the Loreley<\/a> once in a lifetime. From the Germania<\/a> over the Bingen M\u00e4useturm<\/a> climb the rugged cliffs and steep vineyards of the Middle Rhine along the slopes of the Taunus and Westerwald.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I bet the Rhine will knock you over!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rheingau with its idyllic vineyards and the many Strau\u00dfenwirtschaften 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note:<\/strong> This short version of the tour starts from R\u00fcdesheim and ends at the Loreley near Sankt Goarshausen. Parts 2 and 3 from Mainz to R\u00fcdesheim and sections 8 to 10 from Sankt Goarshausen to Koblenz shown on the map are included in tour variant 192a.<\/a> You are escaped here. You can also take a look at the popular, medium variant with 8 days, tour 192b.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n typical regional middle-class hotels and inns in the quaint old towns along the Rhine. Daily rich breakfast buffet or large sportsman breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: This trip is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can easily travel from Sankt Goarshausen to R\u00fcdesheim on the Rheingau line<\/a> in the direction of Wiesbaden \/ Frankfurt with a direct train connection every hour. The return journey by train on the right side of the Rhine is a real experience! You are on the road for about 1 h. Find and book connections and tickets e.g. at www.bahn.de.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can take the boat R\u00fcdesheim back. The return journey from to R\u00fcdesheim by ship takes about 3 h. 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You can reach the starting hotel in a few minutes on foot from the train station - or by public transport in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Car\/Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A limited number of paid hotel parking spaces are available directly at the hotel for approx. 15 \u20ac 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 R\u00fcdesheim there are public parking spaces near the hotel from approx. 20 \u20ac \/ day and car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No problem - this trip has two big sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n > With the tour 192a<\/a> you are on the road for 11 days. 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Place of longing and fear for generations of Rhine sailors. Welcome to Sankt Goarshausen<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay or go and come back again. Maybe a Moselle-Rhine tour next year?<\/p>\n"}],"faqs":[{"title":"How does the return transport work?","content":"You can easily travel from Sankt Goarshausen to R\u00fcdesheim on the Rheingau line in the direction of Wiesbaden \/ Frankfurt with a direct train connection every hour. The return journey by train on the right side of the Rhine is a real experience! You are on the road for about 1 h. Find and book connections and tickets e.g. at www.bahn.de.\n\nAlternatively, you can take the boat R\u00fcdesheim back. The return journey from to R\u00fcdesheim by ship takes about 3 h. 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Please note that the narrowness of the valley, the two most important railroad lines in Europe, the waterway on the river and the main roads running along both sides of the Rhine have transformed the Rhine Valley from its natural tranquillity into a lively and tightly-knit interplay. Please understand the 'noise of life' in the narrow streets along the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCatering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The route<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHiking with dog<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nReturn journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Arrival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
May it be a little more?!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Journey to R\u00fcdesheim<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHike R\u00fcdesheim - Lorch, approx. 21 km, 650 m \u2191\u2193, ~ 7 h<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHike Lorch - Kaub, approx. 20 km, 400 m \u2191\u2193, ~ 7 h<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHike Kaub - St. Goarshausen, approx. 20 km, 640 m \u2191\u2193, ~ 7 h<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSt. Goarshausen - return journey or extension<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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