Spitznack Viewpoint – Loreley Statue on the Rhine loop from Bornich

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Spitznack Viewpoint – Loreley Statue on the Rhine loop from Bornich

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Spitznack Viewpoint – Loreley Statue on the Rhine loop from Bornich

04:55

16.7km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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 3.93 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Fünf-Seenblick

Viewpoint

3.70 km

Felsenkanzel Viewpoint Overlooking the Rhine and the Loreley

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A short steep descent leads to the actual rock pulpit. This short detour is definitely worth it. If you don't want to or can't go down to the rock pulpit, …

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3.93 km

Spitznack Viewpoint

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Nice here - always happy to come back.

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3.95 km

View of the Loreley from Spitznack

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impressive rock formation, invites you to rest and explore

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6.13 km

View of the Rhine from the Loreley rock

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The vantage point is near the Loreley and offers a similarly pretty view

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7.07 km

Heart-Shaped Benches with Valley View

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Space for lovers

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7.88 km

Loreley Statue on the Rhine

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The Loreley rock is located in the Rhein-Lahn district in the area of the Loreley community. The Loreley Plateau is part of the local community of Bornich, while the steep …

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8.36 km

View of Katz Castle and the White Tower in St. Goarshausen

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A dream combination the two!

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9.88 km

View of St. Goarshausen, the Rhine and Katz Castle from Patersberg

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Here is a nice resting place with a wonderful view

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

2.05 km

2.01 km

941 m

430 m

280 m

218 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

4.00 km

2.77 km

1.58 km

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

5°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 25, 2025,Rhein: Loreley Extratour - Premium-Rundweg am Rheinsteig

Today we took advantage of a day off and the beautiful weather to take a longer walk on the Loreley plateau. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time for the interesting "Myth of the Loreley" exhibition on the Loreley rock. From the Loreley, we descended to St. Goarshausen, before continuing our steep hike uphill. A longer stretch was along the Rheinsteig trail, …

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March 26, 2022,Loreley-Extratour

Very nice, interesting and varied hike with many highlights. The tour offers fantastic views over the Rhine and partly runs directly past the river. There are also many beautiful paths, extensive meadows and much more. The Loreley extra tour is highly recommended :)

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July 23, 2022,Rheinsteig Rundweg - Loreley

Yesterday's Night of the Prog Festival at the Loreley Amphitheater with The Pineapple Thief and Renaissance (!!). Today the Loreley heat hike.

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May 5, 2024,Loreley Extratour

A highly recommended route that includes everything. From steep paths to dirt roads to asphalt. It offers you great views of the Middle Rhine Valley and the narrowest drivable part of the Rhine. About halfway along the route, over the L338, take the first dirt road on the left. Unfortunately, it is not signposted. Otherwise, it is well signposted...

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May 26, 2024,Rheinsteig Rundweg - Loreley-Extratour

Today we went to the other side of the Rhine on the approximately 16 km long Loreley Extratour. The official starting point is on the Loreley, but since we took the ferry across, we started in St. Goarshausen. We walked the tour clockwise and initially it was a steep climb, with great panoramic views of the Rhine and the other …

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May 26, 2024,Rheinsteig Rundtour: Loreley Extratour

Rocky paths, fantastic panoramas, vineyards, quiet side valleys, close to the Rhine, Katz Castle
We parked in St. Goar and then took the ferry to St. Goarshausen. There we went past the two churches and then straight up to the high plateau to Patersberg. There is a small extra loop to the extra loop, the Teufelspeedsche, but we skipped that …

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March 26, 2022,Lorely

A scenic round with great impressions from the Lorely visitor center.

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August 10, 2024,St. Goarshausen (Rheinsteig Rundweg - Loreley-Extratour)

Yesterday we went to St. Goarshausen with 17 men on 15 motorbikes! While the group is going on a tour of the area today, I'm setting off on foot!!

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Wow, that was an absolute dream tour! 🥰
It's no wonder that this tour is one of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails (7th place in 2021)!

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