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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Small hut loop from Bacharach

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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Small hut loop from Bacharach

Moderate

4.9

(91)

370

hikers

Small hut loop from Bacharach

03:56

12.5km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rheinhänge von Burg Gutenfels bis zur Loreley

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Guest House

1

1.66 km

View of Kaub and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle on the Rhine

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A bank invites you to linger and you can enjoy the magnificent view of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle and the Rhine!

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2

2.45 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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The Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, also called the Palatinate near Kaub, was built as a customs castle in the Rhine near Kaub by Ludwig the Bavarian, the Count Palatine of the Rhine …

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3

4.19 km

Small hut

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Idyllically located hut on the Rheinsteig. Perfect for a break or to quickly seek shelter from the rain.

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4.83 km

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Viewpoint

5

6.91 km

Views of the Rhine and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle from the Rheinsteig (Lorch to Kaub)

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Magnificent area. Steep vineyards, numerous castles and the Rhine flowing below.

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6

7.21 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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In order to secure customs revenue, the Rhenish Count Palatine Ludwig II first built the pentagonal tower on the island in 1327 (construction may have started as early as 1326). …

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7

8.33 km

View of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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The best way to see it is by ferry.
It stops there on every crossing. You can leave the ferry, look around and get on again on the next crossing.

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8

10.5 km

View of Kaub and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

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Great vantage point in the Rheingau

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9

11.5 km

Hessian–Rhineland-Palatinate Border and Gateway to the Rheingau

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On site there is a seating area and a guest book, which is renewed annually.

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12.5 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

4.52 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

2.25 km

1.80 km

1.17 km

367 m

243 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 9 October

16°C

10°C

15 %

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