Clemens Chapel – Nollig Castle Ruins loop from Sauerthal

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Clemens Chapel – Nollig Castle Ruins loop from Sauerthal

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Clemens Chapel – Nollig Castle Ruins loop from Sauerthal

04:21

14.8km

380m

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 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Engweger Kopf und Scheibigkopf bei Lorch

Nollig bei Lorch

UNESCO Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Viewpoint

5.51 km

Panoramic bench with views of Lorchhausen and the Rhine

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nice rest area, great views

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7.14 km

Wine vending machine on the hiking trail (Weingut König)

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That’s a nice idea, and it’s a great solution with the payment :-)

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7.28 km

Clemens Chapel

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Beautiful little chapel (unfortunately closed) above Lorchhausen. Accessible via the Stations of the Cross. There are benches at the chapel for resting and a beautiful view of the Rhine and Lorchhausen.

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7.76 km

Picnic bench with views over Lorchhausen and the Rhine Valley

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One of the many beautiful resting places with a wonderful view of the Rhine on the Wisper Tour Rhein-Wisper-Glück

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7.88 km

View of Lorchhausen and the Rhine

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Beautiful view of the small town of Lorchhausen. Some sheep and goats live on the slopes around Lorchhausen, which are used as landscape conservationists. They keep vegetation low and stabilize the earthy ground with their hooves.

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9.01 km

View of Lorch, the Rhine, and Lorcher Werth Island

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Beautiful view of the Rhine Valley, the surrounding vineyards and Lorch am Rhein with the island of Lorcher Werth. Picnic table and viewing bench invite you to take a rest.

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9.04 km

Nollig Castle Ruins

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The Nollig is the ruins of a habitable watchtower perched high on the mountain of the same name. The Rheinsteig leads right past the castle, the building itself is privately …

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10.5 km