View of the Rotenfels – Rotenfels Ascent Trail loop from Rüdesheim

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View of the Rotenfels – Rotenfels Ascent Trail loop from Rüdesheim

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View of the Rotenfels – Rotenfels Ascent Trail loop from Rüdesheim

03:51

13.1km

340m

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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

View over Bad Münster am Stein and the Rotenfels

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Great view of the Nahe valley!

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5.85 km

Rotenfels Panorama Viewpoint

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The beautiful panoramic panel was installed by the Soonwald-Nahe Nature Park in 2013. It is helpful for orienting yourself while enjoying the beautiful view.

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5.96 km

View of the Nahe River and Rotenfels Cliffs

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A truly impressive view and a beautiful, strenuous hike on the Rothenfels.

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6.17 km

View of Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg from the Rotenfels

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An ingenious dreamlike view from the highest rock face between the Alps and Scandinavia.

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6.20 km

Rotenfels

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A great wall that you don't often see in flat country.. has something!

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7.30 km

Rothenfels Ridge Trail

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Nice narrow path with some opportunities for nice views. Maybe a bit too exposed for picnicking in some places 😉

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7.50 km

View of the Rotenfels

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One of the many great views on the ascent to the Rotenfels. You just have to stop and enjoy the view.

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7.50 km

Rotenfels Ascent Trail

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The ascent from Norheim is usually quite leisurely, a short passage is steep, stony and demanding. Partial steps are formed. If you start the shortest route from the main road, …

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

3.44 km

1.31 km

942 m

102 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

3.63 km

1.15 km

965 m

532 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 7 October

17°C

9°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2021,Blick vom Rotenfels – Aussichtspunkt Rotenfels Runde von Rüdesheim (Nahe)

Well, today on foot. Our short hike starts in Rüdesheim an der Nahe at the outdoor pool. The first approx. 2 kilometers are still on asphalt and here and there also offer a view of the surrounding area. At this point in time, you have no idea what a beautiful natural event you still have ahead of you. The Rotenfels …

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