Eselspfad Trail – Stahleck Castle loop from Bacharach
Eselspfad Trail – Stahleck Castle loop from Bacharach
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Eselspfad Trail – Stahleck Castle loop from Bacharach
03:10
10.9km
280m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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382 m
Bacharach town wall and Stahleck Castle
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Of the original 16 city gates, 9 are still standing.
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Round Tower of Stahleck Castle
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City walls with information panels.
End point of the 3rd and starting point of the 4th stage of the World Heritage Trail.
Descent to the train station.
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466 m
Eselspfad Trail
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518 m
View of the Rhine at Bacharach
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697 m
Stahleck Castle
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From the castle you have a very nice view of the Rhine Valley.
The castle itself has been restored and houses a very good youth hostel.
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1.73 km
View of Bacharach and the Rhine
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2.00 km
View of the Rhine Valley vineyards
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6.93 km
View of the Rhine and the ruins of Fürstenberg Castle
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10.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.63 km
1.10 km
671 m
461 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.04 km
3.44 km
1.85 km
1.06 km
504 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (260 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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Weather
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Sunday 7 June
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10°C
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