Rheinfels Castle – Loreley Statue loop from Sankt Goar

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Rheinfels Castle – Loreley Statue loop from Sankt Goar

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Rheinfels Castle – Loreley Statue loop from Sankt Goar

01:30

19.4km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.89 km for 372 m

After 12.5 km for 90 m

Closed: • September 28, 2026-March 1, 2027 (otherwise open)

After 14.1 km for 90 m

Closed: • September 28, 2026-March 1, 2027 (otherwise open)

After 16.3 km for 372 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.51 km

Rheinfels Castle

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Rheinfels Castle is the largest surviving castle ruin on the Rhine. Although time has left its mark on the walls, you can still imagine what the magnificent fortress must have …

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2.60 km

View of Sankt Goarshausen

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Sankt Goarshausen is a picturesque town located in the Rhine Valley region of Germany. It is famous for its beautiful landscapes and for being close to the famous Rheinfels Castle, …

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2.79 km

View of Katz Castle

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The ongoing conflict between the Electors of Trier and the Counts of Katzenelnbogen can be seen in the Bug “Katz”, which can only be viewed from the outside, as well …

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3.55 km

View of Rheinfels Castle

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According to the municipality of St. Goar, the ruins of Rheinfels Castle are the largest castle ruins on the Rhine. The floor plans and the very informative presentations (information material, …

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7.25 km

View of the Loreley and the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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Must have been every time. The view of Father Rhine is gigantic.

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7.55 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Loreley

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Fantastic view of the Rhine valley. It is definitely worth it.

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12.3 km

View of Katz Castle

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The castle was originally called Burg Neukatzenelnbogen. This was shortened to Burg Katz by the locals. The castle was built between 1360 and 1371 by the Counts of Katzenelnbogen.

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13.3 km

Loreley Statue

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This distant view is fantastic.

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14.1 km

R(h)einblick St. Goarshausen

Viewpoint

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

3.77 km

2.57 km

1.92 km

1.60 km

749 m

324 m

158 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

1.16 km

760 m

563 m

404 m

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 19, 2022,Etappe 9-1* St. Goar - Loreley-Felsen - Goarshausen - Runde

We want to use the "rest day" planned today for tourism and cycle to the Loreley plateau. The driveway is easy to do and the sun is still bearable. Since we are almost alone there, we despise the ban on cycling and cycle to the ledge from which Lorelei often fatally distracted the poor boatmen from their tasks with her …

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