Braubach Old Town – Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm loop from Lahnstein

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Braubach Old Town – Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm loop from Lahnstein

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Braubach Old Town – Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm loop from Lahnstein

05:47

18.9km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.74 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Kur- und Heilwald Lahnstein für Kinder

Forest

5.78 km

Braubach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Knight * Rhine * Romance

In the heart of the romantic Rhine Valley, a small town invites you to visit. A town with a long history, medieval character, and idyllic …

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6.49 km

Bench with a view of Marksburg Castle and the Rhine

Highlight • Viewpoint

Directly behind the bench there is a barbecue hut, which can also offer useful shelter in bad weather.

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6.57 km

View of Marksburg Castle from the Rheinsteig Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the gigantic castle compensates for the arduous ascent.

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6.76 km

Shelter with View of Marksburg and the Rhine

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful place to rest with a view of the Marksburg and the Rhine!

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7.77 km

Felsenweg and Rhine View

Highlight • Trail

A phenomenal climb and climb over a rock and the first free view of the Rhine to Lahnstein.

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11.8 km

Dragon Bench on the Lahnhöhenweg

Highlight • Structure

Staring dragon on the hiking trail.
The mythical creature from myths, sagas, legends and fairy tales - known as a monster hostile to God and man - today invites hikers …

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13.4 km

Footbridge over the Lahn

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path brings you over this bridge. When two bikers come together, it gets tight. But doable with a quiet ride.

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14.0 km

Entrance to the Ruppertsklamm

Highlight • Gorge

⛰️And the outdoor fun can begin—but good, sturdy footwear is recommended 🥾🥾
1.2 km long gorge with an elevation gain of 235 meters ☝🏼

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

4.77 km

3.58 km

1.92 km

424 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

5.66 km

3.17 km

1.94 km

1.38 km

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

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Comments

August 15, 2023,Etappe 11: Von Niederlahnstein nach Braubach – Rheinsteig - 15.08.2023

The 11th stage of the Rheinsteig started today in Niederlahnstein at the train station and went through the Ruppertsklamm, here it started to rain 🌧️. We continued over the pedestrian bridge over the Lahn to Lahnstein on the heights. Here it went through the Aspich Gorge in the direction of Braubach via the Felsenweg. Here you can see the Rhine …

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March 7, 2022,Etappe 11: Von Niederlahnstein nach Braubach – Rheinsteig

A normally beautiful tour. From Niederlahnstein a rather moderate tour. But I think from the other side it would have been a lot harder because of the rocky climb.
So the rock descent was a nice finish.
The coffee and cake in the youth hostel did us a lot of good when we reached our destination.

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March 23, 2023,2023-032 Rheinsteig Etappe 11 + Ruppertsklamm

A beautiful hiking day with my daughter and her LG. Great hiking trails, no rain. And we had the RUPPETTSKLAMM all to ourselves.

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April 23, 2024,Wanderung 23.04.2024 Ruppertsklamm – Marksburg Panorama Runde vom Bhf Niederlahnstein 🙋‍♂️🥾⛅😊

This morning we took the 🇩🇪Ticket to Niederlahnstein train station and from there we went on an adventurous tour in very nice weather. The Ruppertsklamm was not originally included in the tour suggested by Komoot. But we didn't want to miss the opportunity and spontaneously included it in our 🍀plan. Waterproof shoes are recommended for this section of the route, …

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August 29, 2026,Rheinsteig Etappe 11: Niederlahnstein nach Braubach

Today we went on another Rheinsteig stage. By car to Braubach and then by replacement bus service to Niederlahnstein. From there, first the access path of approx. 2.5 km on asphalted roads until we finally reached the Rheinsteig. Past Lahneck Castle, fabulous views open up from the Lahnhöhe, before going through the quiet Schlierbachtal and then over wide heights. Then …

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August 9, 2024,Wanderung Von Braubach nach Lahnstein

We then took the train from Lahnstein back to our motorhome parking space!

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August 29, 2026,Rheinsteig 11. Etappe: Nieder-Lahnstein nach Braubach

Been on the Rheinsteig again, today from Nieder-Lahnstein to Braubach. We parked in Braubach and then took the bus (SEV) to Nieder-Lahnstein. The access path from the train station to the Rheinsteig is about 2.2 km long. Then it went another approx. 1.5 km on asphalt paths towards the forest and nicer trails. So the first almost 4 km were …

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