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Rüdesheim am Rhein

Hilchenhaus – Eiserne Hand loop from Niederwalddenkmal

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Germany

Hesse

Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Hilchenhaus – Eiserne Hand loop from Niederwalddenkmal

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Hilchenhaus – Eiserne Hand loop from Niederwalddenkmal

02:52

30.6km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Teufelskadrich bei Lorch

Guntal bei Presberg

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.07 km

Robert-Weber Hut at Teufelskadrich

Highlight • Mountain Hut

4.10 km

View of the Rhine Valley from Teufelskadrich

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Teufelskadrich (or Teufelskädrich, if you believe the sign on site) is a rocky outcrop high above the Rhine Valley. From here you have a magnificent view over the deeply cut valley. There is also a cozy weather shelter here.

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6.67 km

Bodentaler Bach

Lake

10.2 km

View of the Rhine and vineyards in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Every bank has a wonderful view here.

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12.2 km

Vineyard Trail with a View of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Highlight • Trail

A trip through the vineyards is always worth it, if only for the view.

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13.1 km

Viewpoint

13.9 km

View of Oberes Mittelrheintal and Oberwesel

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.6 km

Hilchenhaus

Highlight • Historical Site

The ancestral home of the Knights of Hilchen was built around 1500

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21.5 km

Guntal bei Presberg

Nature Reserve

25.1 km

Eiserne Hand

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Iron Hand is a prominent saddle point in the Rheingau region, located at an elevation of approximately 453 meters between the Rhine Valley and the Groloch Valley near Rüdesheim am Rhein. It is particularly popular with cyclists and hikers and lies in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

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26.4 km

Barn at Forsthaus Kammerforst

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful forest paths, little activity. Only the twittering of birds, otherwise absolute peace. ... unless wood is made. ;-)

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

4.17 km

2.38 km

1.14 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

7.47 km

2.49 km

1.38 km

263 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

31°C

17°C

22 %

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Robert-Weber Hut at Teufelskadrich

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